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Ten Commandments of Positive

and Progressive Parenting

“Kids, Precious kids, wonderful kids, naughty kids, happy kids, The happiness, sanctity and joy of
tomorrow’s world depends largely upon the children of today….
And what a huge responsibility today’s parents have in bringing up their children in proper way.I, myself being
a parent, know that being a parent isn’t easy!

“It takes the wisdom of Solomon.
The patience of job.
The faith of Abraham and most of love of God.”

Netflix, Instagram, TV, computer games, troubled peers and lately the social mediatogether,contributeto the
growing moral pandemonium that can have a catastrophic effect on children.

Many of the influences that children are exposed to not only fail to teach wholesome values but actively en-
courage wrong attitude and behaviour. Contemporary times thrust an onerous responsibility on 21st parents
of nuclear families.

But I must say, the corner stone of successful child rearing remains love.

As KennyRogers, in his beautiful song– You Decorated MyLife,has rightly sung,

“All my life was a paper
Once plain, pure and white
Till you moved with your pen, changin’ moods now and then…”

Parents today need to decorate their children’s lives with love that is pure and sincere. It is the cure of all the ills
&wrongs. Love is said to be a radioactive power which can transform the whole world.
Let me share key tips to being a good ,happy and progressive parent.

1.Praise and Appreciation.
It is rightly said “Admonish your children privately but praise them openly. Whenever your child does some-
thing well make it a point to express your appreciation.

2.Spend time with your children
There was once a doctor who was busy in his study when his small son c a m e
in and stood silently by his side. The doctor busy with his work put his hand
into his pocket, took out a coin and offered it to the lad. “Idon’t want
any money,dad”, the boy said. Still finding him standing by his side
the doctor opened a drawer of his desk withdrew the bar of chocolate
and 2 offered this to his son. Again, the lad refused to take it but stayed
by his side. Growing a little impatient the doctor turned to him, a look
exasperation on his face…well what do you want then? Nothing replied
the boy a little confused,I only want to be with you.

So, in bringing up children,spend on them, half as much money and
twice as much time.Time is perhaps the greatest investment, we can
make on our children.

3. Walking the Talk
Albert Schweitzer was once asked what advice he would give on been ef-
fective parent.He said “I can give you 3 words,First is example, second is ex-
ample, third is example.” Progressive parents teach their children by words as well
as with deeds. One of the most potent teaching tools parents have,is, remodelling
the behaviour they want children to learn. Children are not much impressed with
tons of advice and preaching given by parents. Thebest gift that parents can offer
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