Signs of Bad Parenting

Being a parent is one of the most wonderful experience you can have. You are upbringing another human being to this world. Every parent will do anything to make their offspring happy and successful. After being said that, not every parent have thought through their parenting skills and practices.

There are various signs that indicate that you are being a bad parent. Your actions speak more of you in front of your child rather than just your words. You must take proper action to make sure your child is happy about you and enjoys being in your company. However, there are times that wont be easy but still, you must stick to the rule book as parenting requires commitment in all its sense.

Signs of Bad Parenting

• If you don’t know where your child is right now.
• If your child is obese.
• If your child has a television in their bedroom.
• If you don’t know your child’s friends.
• If you tolerate disrespect from your child verbally or physically.
• If you promise consequences for either good behavior or bad behavior and don’t deliver.
• If you don’t teach your child about money.
• If you don’t have open, honest communication with your child about sex; the dangers, consequences and joy of it.
• Punishing them often or throwing anger on them.
• Most importantly, demoralizing and de-motivating them.
• If your own life is an example of what you don’t want your child to grow up and become.

Another common feature of bad parenting is pampering. Many parents just can’t stop pampering their children. Excess of anything is bad and pampering is no exception. Too much pampering will lead to development of behavioral traits like spoiled, arrogant and extravagant kid. Later on, it becomes very difficult for parents to undo their mistakes. Pampered kids often refuse to do any kind of household chores and blame directly goes to poor parenting. These are just few of bad parenting signs that parents can avoid to ensure that your child grows up properly.