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These days i often see most parents comparing their kids to others as a way to motivate them, is this actually the right approach or would this have a negative effect in the future?
Yes, Parents can be very competitive when it comes to their children lives. They can compared their academic progress and talents to others . I know all parents want the best for their children but doing this can be harmful to the children Repeated comparisons can fuel feelings of resentment towardRead more
Yes, Parents can be very competitive when it comes to their children lives. They can compared their academic progress and talents to others . I know all parents want the best for their children but doing this can be harmful to the children
Repeated comparisons can fuel feelings of resentment toward both the child being compared to and the parent making the comparisons. Children may harbor resentment toward their peers for being held up as benchmarks of success and toward their parents for imposing unrealistic expectations.
Comparison breaks trust and turns friends into rivals. Comparison hurts a child’s character and creates quitters. Comparison lead to children’s negative self-cognition. Children’s self-concept and efficacy are harmed.
See lessIts not always good to compare your kids with others people kids ,the first thing for you to know is that everyone hands and capability is not the same, i think for me everyone has the way which they want their kids to grow I have the way which I want to train my kids so for this aspect I believe thRead more
Its not always good to compare your kids with others people kids ,the first thing for you to know is that everyone hands and capability is not the same,
i think for me everyone has the way which they want their kids to grow I have the way which I want to train my kids so for this aspect I believe that I can never compare my kids to others it’s a shameful action.
It’s signify that you don’t have your own stand and way of living
See lessOne of the things that caused me depression as a child growing up was that my parents constantly compared me to the kids of their friends. That really made me suffer low self esteem. It is very wrong to compare your children with other people's kids. By so doing, you end up magnifying the flaws thatRead more
One of the things that caused me depression as a child growing up was that my parents constantly compared me to the kids of their friends. That really made me suffer low self esteem. It is very wrong to compare your children with other people’s kids. By so doing, you end up magnifying the flaws that your kids have and don’t hone their strength. Some kids never recover from the inferiority complex that comes with that.
See lessComparing your kids to others as a parent is generally not a healthy approach. Every child is unique, with different strengths, weaknesses, and timelines for growth. When parents compare, even with good intentions, it can make a child feel inadequate, anxious, or unloved, leading to low self-esteemRead more
Comparing your kids to others as a parent is generally not a healthy approach. Every child is unique, with different strengths, weaknesses, and timelines for growth. When parents compare, even with good intentions, it can make a child feel inadequate, anxious, or unloved, leading to low self-esteem and resentment. Instead, focus on their personal progress, celebrate achievements, and provide guidance tailored to their abilities. Encouragement, positive reinforcement, and setting realistic goals nurture confidence far more than comparison, fostering motivation and a love for learning. Comparisons often create unnecessary pressure and can damage the parent-child relationship, while recognizing individuality helps children thrive and feel valued for who they are.
See lessComparing kids to others usually isn’t a good idea. Even if parents do it to motivate them, it can make children feel less confident, stressed, or upset. Every child is different and grows at their own pace, so it’s better to focus on their own progress and achievements. Praising their efforts, celeRead more
Comparing kids to others usually isn’t a good idea. Even if parents do it to motivate them, it can make children feel less confident, stressed, or upset. Every child is different and grows at their own pace, so it’s better to focus on their own progress and achievements. Praising their efforts, celebrating small successes, and encouraging them to improve helps them build confidence and stay motivated without feeling pressured or discouraged.
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