Knowing 5 Parenting Goals And How To Practice Them In Everyday Life

Illustration of the purpose of parenting and how to practice it in everyday life (Freepic/fxquadro)

YOGYAKARTA – Accompanying children so that they are independent and able to choose their own path in life, of course, is not an instant thing. Consideration of values, beliefs, culture, and morals needs to be used as a basis. For this reason, it is important for parents to know what is the purpose of universal parenting and how to practice parenting concepts in everyday life. The following, launches the American Psychological Association, Tuesday, March 14, an explanation of the goals and practices of parenting in daily life.

Parenting goals

The goal of parenting is to help children grow and develop optimally, both physically, emotionally, socially, and intellectually. Some of the more specific parenting goals include the following.

1. Help children develop physical abilities and skills

Parents should help their children develop physical abilities, such as balance and motor coordination, as well as skills, such as reading, writing, and speaking. Furthermore, skills in social and community life also need to be introduced since they are toddlers.

Illustration of parenting goals and how to practice them in everyday life (Freepik)

2. Helping children develop social and emotional abilities

Parents must help children develop social skills, such as interacting with others, and building healthy relationships. Do not escape also developing emotional abilities, such as managing emotions and self-confidence.

3. Teaching values ​​and morality

Parents must help children understand and appreciate values ​​and morality. It is associated with honesty, hard work, and respect for others.

4. Helping children reach their maximum potential

Helping children explore their interests and talents needs to start at home. Parents take an important role in exploring children's talent interests even though at school they also try to explore them. However, parents are the ones who are emotionally and physically close to their children. This means that parents need to provide the support and resources needed to reach their maximum potential.

5. Helping children become independent

Parents must help children learn to be independent. This includes carrying out daily tasks and making wise decisions between problems in line with the development and growth of the child.

Illustration of parenting goals (Freepik/prostooleh)

Parenting goals can vary depending on the needs of the child, as well as the context and culture in which the family lives. However, the main goal of parenting is to help children grow and develop into healthy, happy, and responsible individuals.

How to practice the concept of parenting in everyday life

Parenting is parenting that is carried out with full awareness, understanding, and understanding of the needs and characteristics of children which can be done in the following ways.

1. Give adequate attention to children

Children need attention and affection from parents. Parents must provide sufficient time to interact and play with children. In addition, it is necessary to listen to children's complaints with full attention.

Illustration of how to practice the concept of parenting in everyday life (Freepik/prostooleh)

2. Implement positive discipline

Positive discipline is a way of teaching children about the consequences of their actions, without punishing or hurting them physically or emotionally. Positive discipline involves using praise, encouragement, and rewards for good behavior, as well as providing logical consequences for unwanted behavior.

3. Respect the child's feelings

Children also have feelings and emotional needs that must be respected. Parents must listen to and acknowledge children's feelings, and provide support and understanding to help children overcome the emotional problems they face.

4. Set an example of good behavior

Parents are role models for children. Therefore, parents must provide examples of good and positive behavior, including polite behavior, respect for others, and solving problems in a good and constructive way.

5. Teaches important values

Parents must teach important values ​​such as honesty, hard work, and respect for differences. These values ​​can help children grow and develop into good and responsible individuals.

6. Pay attention to children's health

Parents must pay attention to the physical and mental health of children, such as by providing healthy food and getting enough sleep. Because playing and socializing are important for children, make sure they have time to play and socialize with peers.

That's an explanation of the purpose of parenting and how to practice it. It's not an easy matter, but if it's done consistently it will support the birth of a strong, responsible, and of course successful young generation in the future.