6 things not to do in front of kids

Home is the first place where the kids learn from and parents are the persons from whom they learn to do many things. As a parent or a guardian it is our responsibility to inculcate good values in them. But, sometimes we do some mistakes in front of them which might lead to develop bad habits in them. So, keep in mind the following points and avoid doing these things in front of them.

1.   Fighting/ arguing: As an adult when we see someone fighting or arguing with each other causes stress in our brain. So, what do you think will happen to a kid when they encounter the same situation? It stresses them a lot. The impact of stress on a developing brain is very dangerous. Even a 5 month old baby can detect anger in a human voice. It elevates their heart rate and blood pressure. This may lead to increase in anger, depression, aggression in their early age itself. So, whenever you have an argument or a fight do it in a closed room or when they are asleep or when they are not home. In case, if they witnessed your fight make sure they witness your makeup also.

 

2.   Disrespecting others: If you want your child to respect you and others you have to be a respectful person. Disrespect comes from some kind of actions towards others like bullying, body shaming, passing negative comments, behaving in a rude manner. Do not engage in these activities even for fun. These activities will tend to cause disruptive, intimidating, demeaning behavior in your child. These behavior make them a bullying child in future.

                                          Always respect your spouse, elders, daily wage workers, to every person so that you can be a good example your kid.

3.    Using mobile phones/gadgets : You want your child to be a knowledgeable person. You want your child to go outside and play instead of  using gadgets. But these will not happen when they see you using your gadgets often. Gadgets easily attracts children with its colorful lights and screen. We cannot avoid them from using gadgets these days. But we can limit their screening time by reading books to them, taking them outside and playing, spending more time with them, engaging them in any play activity, setting a time limit for their screening time.

 

4.     Using bad words: Kids always imitate what their parents do and use words which they listen from their parents speaking. So, when you use bad words, they automatically start using those words even though they don’t know the meaning. Remember that people gets easily attracted to negative things than positive things. And kids also easily grab the bad words and action than the good ones. Even when you are talking in phone your child listens to each and every word you speak. So, always be careful in choosing the right words to talk in front of them.  

5.    Smoking or drinking : One of the bad habit you might influence to develop in your child is drinking or smoking if you smoke or drink in front of them. They think it is fun and will try it behind your back. They might develop this habit in the early stage of life and get addicted to it. Having these habits in the early stage of life will cause serious health concerns. So, enjoy your drink when your child is not in home or after they sleep.

 

6.    Lying: Kids start lying when they feel scared that you might not approve or when they see you lying to others. Sometimes you will buy something for your kids like chocolate or ice-cream and lie to your spouse and also make the kid to lie to them. You may think that it is not a big deal. But, this is where your child learns to lie. So, be a truthful and honest person. Do not lie even for the small things in front of your child.

     Respect everyone, accept your mistake, apologize to your spouse, do not lie. Be a good example to your children.