Parenting styles have a big impact on how children develop into adults, and they are important implications for their future successA study by The Center for Parenting Education established that children are influenced by the attitude of their parents – either positively or negatively.Parenting style is vital because numerous reports signify that it forecast how children perform in the field of psychosocial development, business development, academic performance, social competence and problem behavior.
In Nigeria, where I grow up, the standard parenting approach consists of uncompromising discipline, tough love, control, instilling a sense of accountability and diligence at household chores (particularly for the female child).
An immense emphasis was placed on respect and traditions. Respect to people in positions of authority, including parents and any older person was nonnegotiable.
The Nigerian parenting approach has changed and these days the parenting approach today seems more easygoing.
The Nigerian parents of today are generally more tolerant and sociable than in our days as kids. There are more dialogues among parents and children today, to a certain extent for the reason that the average child today demands it.
According to Imperial Valley News, Research has established that there are deep and significant effects of bad parenting. The effects of bad parenting on the children include antisocial behavior, poor resilience, depression, and aggression.
Another study by the United Kingdom’s Department of Education indicates the effects of bad parenting on the children to include behavioral problems, poor coping skills, academic challenges, and mental health outcomes.
Frequent poor parenting decisions can have a harmful outcome through childhood and beyond.Understanding and recognizing bad parental decisions,
can help parents make the best decisions for their child.So, we look at seven common behaviors demonstrated by parents that hinder their children’s success in life:
