Alright, parents, it’s time to assess yourself. Let’s sit and contemplate. Do you often watch your child to make sure they are making the “right” choices, protect them from pain, and even protect them from having to deal with the repercussions of their own behavior and actions? ?
If the answer to any of these questions is in the affirmative, you may be over-parenting.
What is over parenting?
When a parent attempts to micro-manage their child’s life, including choices, decisions, and even behaviors and actions, this is known as overparenting. Usually, this results from a parent’s inability to see the loss, failure, or error of their child. It may also be the case that you are a very generous parent and feel bad about correcting your child for misbehavior. Overparenting can have harmful effects on both you and your child. So the next time you start being overly protective, stop and think.
What’s the harm there?
Your child’s personality development can be seriously harmed by an over-protective and indulgent parenting style. In particular, the child may become unnecessarily dependent on his parents for needs that require him to be independent and self-sufficient. Your youngster may not have the strength to accept failure or the courage to face the challenges they will face sooner or later.
Your child may not be able to discover and develop their potential skills, to learn how to defend fearlessly and stand up for themselves if you give them more protection. Additionally, your children may not learn to accept responsibility for the results of their activities.
With these potential concerns in mind, here’s how to determine if you can afford more parenting.
Battle of the Will with the Child:
Does arguments or door knocking between you and your child often follow your comments about their choices and decisions?
If there is a lot of power struggle going on between you and your baby, you may be overly demanding or tight-lipped. You can limit your child from getting the freedom they need if you interfere too much with their decision making, including what they wear, who they hang out with and what they eat.
Can’t see them getting hurt:
Yes, you have traveled the world and know about possible solutions to any issue. So, should you decide everything for your child?
We recognize that retreat can be challenging, especially when it comes to your child’s comfort, happiness and well-being. But to really learn to face life, you have to let them stumble, make mistakes and even hurt them.
Children sometimes have to fail for themselves. They will learn from it how to see situations differently and more effectively in the future.
You worry too much:
It is very normal for parents to be concerned for the safety of their child, especially when they are separated from them. Constantly worrying about your child is a sign that you are a loving and concerned parent, especially whether they are at school, at the park or out with friends.
However, there is a possibility that you may be over-parenting, especially if the other parent seems “comfortable” or “too relaxed” to you.
If you worry too much about them your child may be unable to enjoy life, learn, develop and discover himself and his surroundings in a healthy way. You can prevent your child from realizing their full potential if you don’t treat them like intelligent people.
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