280 likes | 434 Views
“Our children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; They show disrespect for their elders and love chatter in places of exercise. They contradict their parents, gobble food and tyrannize their teachers.”. -Socrates, 5th century B.C.
E N D
“Our children now love luxury. They have bad manners, contempt for authority; They show disrespect for their elders and love chatter in places of exercise. They contradict their parents, gobble food and tyrannize their teachers.” -Socrates, 5th century B.C.
Rational methods for realistic and rewarding parenting. • ADOLESCON PUNE 2013
5 basics • Stress Rx • Food fads • Grand-parenting • Media • Sexuality • Discipline • Motivation
Parenting – some unchanged facts • Generation gap is universal . • Mother taking maximum responsibility. • No single formula and no short cuts. • Parenting is the most important developmental task of middle age. • It is never too late to start over.
5 basics of Parenting Love & connect Monitor & observe Guide & limit Model & consult Provide & advocate • What is parenting and what are the 5 basics of parenting?
Contributors to child development 70% 20% 10% • How to ensure compliance from other family members?
How do you recognize early risk taking behaviors in teen and how should parents manage the same?
What should be the role of grandparents in Indian families today?
How do you deal with parents who complain about sexual promiscuity in their teens?
Things that help ! • At least one family meal. • Set realistic goals. • Involve children and elders. • Be unanimous and consistent. • Listening more than lecturing. • Give yourself a break occasionally.