It is said that small children are like raw clay, they become whatever mold they mold them into. In particular, children's mental development occurs rapidly until the age of six. At this age they learn many new things and are influenced by the environment around them. In such a situation, it is important for parents to pay attention to their parenting methods. Here are some things that parents should not do in front of their children below 6 years of age, because it can have a negative impact on their mental development.
Never talk about your financial problems or income in front of children. Even though children may not be able to understand small things, they can sense that their parents are stressed. This can cause unnecessary stress in the child.
It is natural to have conflicts in the family, but when you become a parent, you should behave responsibly. Shouting loudly and calling each other good and bad can have a negative impact on the mental health of the child. Children get a chance to learn by watching, and they may also copy the same behavior.
It is natural to mention heart-wrenching incidents, but it is not appropriate to mention them in front of small children. Apart from this, avoid scaring children with imaginary ghosts even jokingly. These things can create fear in the minds of children, which can have a negative impact on their mental health.
Sometimes parents even jokingly speak ill of their children's school and teachers. Doing this can create a negative perception in the child's mind. By showing a careless attitude towards studies, the child will also start adopting the same. Therefore, always speak positive things about their school, teachers and studies.
Children learn a lot from the behavior of their parents. If you always speak ill of people, the child also learns the same. This can inculcate in the child's mind that it is normal to do so. Therefore, avoid speaking ill of anyone, especially when children are around.
By keeping these things in mind, parents can take the mental development of their children in a positive direction.