Kathleen Wells did some stretches while yawning. She'd just completed writing her weekly blog and used Grammarly to proofread and ensure it set the right tone. She'd thought about what to write for this week's topic and decided to go with what she wanted. Today, she'd chosen to give her thoughts and opinions on proper parenting. She hadn't been a mother for long. However, it didn't mean she didn't have her own thoughts she'd like to share. She let Grammarly finish fixing the final mistakes and began rereading what she'd written.
"Today, we shall discuss the importance of parenting and some dos and don'ts that many people learn too late. However, I hope no one takes too much offense to this first paragraph. First off, only some are meant to be a parent. And there is a vast difference between being a mother and father and a mom and dad. Everyone has a style, but some of my recommendations will significantly help others.
First off, do NOT play favorites. Not only are you deliberately making life more unfair and damaging your other children's psyche by doing so, you're not thinking of the long-term consequences of your actions. The Good Book shows precisely why you shouldn't play favorites and the long-term consequences of it. I'm referring to the story of Joseph and his coat of many colors. His brothers were beyond jealous because of the special attention and coat.
Rightfully so because, again, you should love your children equally and not give prominence to one of your children as a just cause of harm. Think about what you're doing by giving special treatment to one child. Despite Joseph being sold into slavery and then ending up saving Egypt, what happened to their descendants? They became enslaved and had to wait for Moses to deliver them. Again, none of that would've happened if one father had considered how his favoritism might have long-term consequences.
Also, spoiling a child even once will not help them learn the importance of hard work, humility, and being able to pick themselves up when they fall. They need to learn from their mistakes and won't if you spoil them. One should be firm yet truly listen to their children's words and emotions behind them. So yes, boundaries need to be enforced, and actions need consequences. Furthermore, remember to say no.
On the other hand, we need to let our children figure some things out for themselves. Let them be who they want to be since children are blank slates and not born to meet your expectations. Do not make excuses for misbehavior. Take action and ensure that boundaries and punishments are enforced. This doesn't mean hurting them physically but making them understand why their actions were wrong.
You also have to have patience. Treat your child as mature and talk to them that way. Don't treat children as if they don't understand things. Children are far more intelligent than we give them credit for. Again, be active in your children's lives. Learn about their passions, even if they're different from yours. Show them you care enough about what makes them happy and you're proud of them.
Remember, you need to be a parent. Do not try to pass your responsibility as a parent off to technology. You choose to have children; therefore, they are YOUR responsibility. And you need to be part of their lives. Do not expect someone or something else to do it for you. I'm sure many other tips or thoughts on parenting come to mind. But for me personally? Parents must limit their children's exposure to technology and teach them proper manners and respect.
Furthermore, encourage genuine social interaction and don't let it all be online. Also, I feel better if my children were reading a book and not sitting on their butts twiddling their thumbs while playing video games. However, that's my opinion. So, this is my blog for the week. I hope it helps some people; if you disagree, that's okay. After all, this blog is meant to be taken with a grain of salt.
It's just me giving my thoughts and advice on various topics. Please give what I said some thought. That's all. Till next time!" with that, she clicked enter, and her blog was posted in multiple realities. Smiling, she went to take her evening shower and get to bed early. It has been a tiring day.