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Nobody Is Perfect, Even Parents Make Mistakes

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November 29, 2016 //  by Home Jobs By Mom//  3 Comments




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Nobody Is Perfect, Even Parents Make Mistakes

Common Mistakes Parents Today Make

Although our children may put us on a pedestal, parents are only human and we sometimes make more than our fair share of mistakes. Nobody enjoys admitting to these issues but it can be healthy to take a look at where we went wrong, and how we can fix it. A lot of parenting knowledge can only be attained by learning how to do things better the next time.

Letting Things Slide

One of the most common mistakes we can make as parents is when we fail to rectify a problem because we believe that it can’t be fixed. Regular occurrences such as bedtime arguments or television based quarrels often carry on for years. We try to make them disappear but eventually we give up and they just continue. All of these types of issues can be corrected but is takes a lot of hard work and usually a load of tears. If you are finding it particularly hard to sort out a similar issue, why not look on the internet for a possible solution?

Being Unrealistic

We all like to think of our kids as little geniuses and sometimes we try and push them a little too far. When we are applying this rule to something as potentially frustrating as raising a toddler, it can bring the house down! We need a lot of patience and even more understanding if we are to help our kids achieve these types of goals.

Inconsistency

If you are always changing the way you treat your kids, this can lead to a lot of heartache and misunderstanding. They will only begin to learn how to behave when you show them some clear guidelines that remain concrete at all times. If they are unsure of how to behave, give them a gentle reminder and show a lot of encouragement when they achieve this objective.

Failing To Change

If you find that your best efforts are just not cutting it, you need to look at the way you are trying to do these things. Sometimes a fresh approach is in order and you should look at the possibilities. If a certain punishment does not have the desired effect, look at the reasons why this is the case. If your child never seems to want to get up in the morning, despite the threat of no television that evening, think of other ways to get the message through. Perhaps select a different treat activity that you can withdraw if they do not take heed.

If Nothing Seems To Work

If you are finding that even the simplest little things are momentous tasks, you can always talk to other parents for some proven ways to get things done. No parent is perfect and you will find that many of your bad choices have been doing the rounds for many years. Just hold up your hands and don’t be too proud to admit you need help.

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Krystle Cook – the creator of Home Jobs by MOM – put her psychology degree on a shelf and dived into a pile of diapers and dishes instead. She is a wife and mother to two rambunctious boys, sweating it out in her Texas hometown. She loves cooking, DIY home projects, and family fun activities.

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  1. Jo-Anne

    July 1, 2013 at 12:21 am

    This mum made heaps of mistakes, but all my girls turned out good and are great mothers themselves and yes they make mistakes but as you said if we are human we will make mistaked……….

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    • Krystle

      July 8, 2013 at 7:28 am

      It’s only human to make mistakes. The important thing is that we learn from them.

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  2. molli taylor

    December 8, 2016 at 10:42 am

    thank you for this. i really hate how jugdy other parents are, and how we accuse instead of helping!

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