JAKARTA - In a generation that is literate about issues of mental and emotional well-being, the gentle parenting method is a popular choice for young couples in raising their children. Gentle parenting is a gentle parenting pattern that relies on parental affection to be able to understand the feelings and desires of the little one so that it can create mutual understanding and respect.
In gentle parenting, the habit of scolding, blaming, and punishing children is forbidden. In contrast to traditional parenting which generally takes advantage of punishment and praise for disciplining the little one, gentle parenting prioritizes guidance and emotional support to increase children's self-awareness so that they understand their behavior and actions.
With traditional methods, children will feel required to behave well in order to avoid punishment and get praise. According to Karen Estrella, MD, a pediatrician from the United States, this can relax relations between children and parents and make them private and afraid to act.
On the other hand, a child who grew up with the gentle parenting method will grow confidently towards all decisions he makes. The following are some of the benefits of gentle parenting as reported by HighEnd, Tuesday, May 16.
A child who is raised through a gentle parenting will feel happier, independent, and confident. This is because all their behavior is not based on demands and orders, but on decisions and self-confidence.
In a family that implements gentle parenting, every child's feelings, both positive and negative, are validated and accepted. With this, children will get used to dealing with and controlling their emotions even when facing problems or pressures.
Communication about feelings is a process that is driven in gentle parenting. With this, children who are raised through gentle parenting have the ability to realize and express their feelings.
Moreover, children will also grow with empathy. This allows him to understand the feelings of others who are certainly very useful in building social relations with those around him.
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In addition to the myriad of extraordinary benefits for the baby's growth and development, a number of studies have also proven that the application of gentle parenting in the household can strengthen family harmony and relationships between parents and children.
Gentle parenting is a parenting pattern without insults or harsh words. Thus, children will not see their parents as figures to be feared and will actually have a good bond with their parents. For children, parents are safe and comfortable figures, so they only build positive relationships in the family.
That is the understanding and benefits of applying gentle parenting to children. If you want a balanced relationship between children and parents, you can apply this parenting style in the family.
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