CLICK HERE: FOR PAGE 3 AND 4 “Life is short, but there is always time READ. PLAY. LEARN enough for courtesy.” RALPH WALDO EMERSON, POET FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 2020 03 Handy Parenting Guide 4 words you should never say in aising kids, regardless of their age, is a very SMART sensitive job, which requires constant ef- forts to prepare them for the real world. While it is Parents have to instill the right values, set good to good examples, encourage them to adopt front of childrenPhoto: GETTY IMAGES R appreciate good language or even something as simple as using the right words as they can have a lasting impact, es- your child’s pecially as kids are at an impressionable age. intellect and That is why it is often said that one should 3 be deeply mindful and cautious of what praise their IQ, scien- you say or blurt out in front of children. tists believe that calling them ‘smart’ STUPID takes away from their actual hard work. And forces them to believe they are born with a different form of intelligence and in turn, feel different from others. There is a valid reason why you should stop referring to your children using PRINCESS/HERO negative words. Whether in a According to psychologists, gender 1fit of rage or just to mock stereotyping should not be encour- them, any kind of name-calling is aged at all and using words like bad. Remember, you should be ‘princess’ or ‘hero’ can cage them into talking directly to your children boxes even before they have had a and not brand them with nega- 4 chance to explore identity or gender fluidity for tive names and terms. themselves. If your children take on the name themselves after watching a film or reading about SPOILED an inspiring character, then it is okay. Otherwise, try and avoid stereotyping. At no time should you be speaking or be involved in a conversation in 2negative tones. One Practice the art of positive parenting of the words you should refrain from using is ‘spoiled’. ids might be young but they can grasp everything – moderate your speech, you are not just practicing self- They may not understand the the good or the bad. According to experts, what adults censorship but also going a step further in practicing meaning in totality and may K say or speak has a big role to play in developing a positive, effective parenting. feel hurt. Using such words can child’s growing and expanding mind. While abusive and harsh Remember, the names you are not comfortable about your hurt their self-esteem and make words are a big no-no, there are also certain other words kid calling another kid, you should not be saying them to it difficult for them to open up you should never be speaking in front of children. When you your children either. without inhibitions. 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