Parenting

Role of parents in Parenting 

In parenting, both the mother and father play a crucial role in moulding a child into a responsible and good citizen of the country. 

We all agree that the mothers play a significant role in raising a child, for. For mothers are the first educators, the first mentors; and truly it is the mothers who determine the happiness, the future greatness of a child. 

Many proverbs give imminence to the mother. Once such Tamil saying, matha, pitha, guru, deviam which means mother, father, and teacher are God respectively. 

In parenting, the element of discipline is crucial. But, discipline does not denote strict observance of rules and regulations or harsh and authoritarian ways of parenting. I believe parents should adhere to the principle of reward and punishment in raising a child. This twin pillars are the sources of life to the world. It is a golden rule as the world itself evolves along this principle. 

Therefore, whenever a mother sees her child has done well, let the mother praise and applaud the child and cheer his heart. 

But, if a slightest undesirable trait should manifest in the child, let the mother counsel him first and then punish him, even with a slight verbal chastisement should it be necessary. However, it is not permissible to strike a child or vilify him, for the child’s character will be totally perverted if he be subjected to blows or verbal abuse. Use of harsh words and abusive language injure their young hearts. 

So, let us as parents, in particular the mothers, counsel our children over a long period and guide them unto things which lead to everlasting honour. This is perhaps the key for successful parenting.