Many parents make the mistake of showing love to their kids by giving them everything they want. This kind of parenting is well-intentioned but can lead to the transformation of children into spoiled brats.
She Knows shared some of the things that parents need to stop giving to their kids. Following these tips might help parents prevent kids from becoming spoiled brats.
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1. Constant praise for good behavior
Parents praise their kids' good behavior for encouragement. However, your kids should also know that they should display good behavior even without the constant praise.
Praising your child's good behavior should only be done consistently while the kid is still learning to always practice that behavior. Once the child is already used to practicing that good behavior, there is no more need for constant praises.
2. Giving rewards for good deeds
Many parents give material rewards to their kids for having good grades, visiting the doctor and finishing household chores. Although this can be effective once in a while, constantly giving rewards for good deeds is not recommended. Kids should place more importance on the goodness of their deeds and not on the rewards they can get from doing those acts.
3. Providing the latest gadgets
One of the best ways to prevent children from becoming spoiled brats is by not giving them the latest electronic gadgets on the market. Parents who constantly buy the latest toys and gadgets for their kids might be unintentionally turning their kids into materialistic and superficial people.
Teaching kids about the value of saving money and living a simple life can help them become matured people and prevent them from becoming spoiled brats. The earlier kids are schooled in responsible money management, the better," Real Simple shares. "We can't expect to have financially fit children if we don't actively teach them what good financial behavior is," investment expert Manisha Thakor told Real Simple.
