Childhood is an important foundational stage in the process of forming and developing personality, so living in a loving and happy environment will help children grow up obediently and confidently.
Accordingly, parents need to avoid the following basic mistakes that affect the psychology of young children.
Arguing in front of children
Family is a place where children can easily feel safe, connected and filled with love. However, when witnessing parents constantly arguing, children will become fearful, withdrawn and psychologically stressed and unstable. This is also one of the reasons why many children have psychological problems, depression or hyperactivity.
Anxiety and loss of trust in the family can cause children to tend to avoid, be afraid to communicate in society or become irritable and angry frequently.
Therefore, parents should try to stay calm and resolve any private issues, avoiding letting children witness adult arguments so that they do not panic or feel insecure.
Expecting too much
Many parents always put high expectations on their children as a way of wanting to continue the dreams that adults have not been able to fulfill. Forcing children to pursue stereotypes and beyond their abilities will make them always feel pressured and tired. This also makes children lose joy and the ability to develop themselves naturally.
Forcing your child to pursue someone else's dream can make them feel unmotivated, lose confidence in themselves, and become withdrawn. Sometimes this can even damage the emotional relationship between parents and children.
Accordingly, instead of forcing, parents should actively listen, respect their children's interests and abilities. Be companions, encourage children to pursue their passions as well as support them to develop in the most appropriate way.
Violence against children
Violence against children, whether physical or verbal, will cause serious psychological damage to young children. Spanking or scolding children with harsh words will only make them more afraid and resist more strongly.
Physical abuse can cause health problems, while emotional abuse can worsen a child’s psychological problems. In many cases, children grow up feeling insecure and are more likely to repeat violent behavior in future relationships.
Parents should refer to and apply positive educational methods, for example, taking time to explain the causes and consequences of children's wrong actions.
Showing love and patience in the process of raising children is the most effective way to help them develop healthily both mentally and physically.
