Yelling 1 of 3 Parenting Mistakes Detrimental To Raising Successful Kids
The last few days I’ve shared some facts about why yelling is a coaching and parenting mistake. First I shared that kids don’t like adults who yell, and how yelling isn’t useful for driving positive behavior changes. Then I shared four alternatives to yelling that do drive positive behavior changes.
Today I will continue these themes by raising awareness about the 3 parenting mistakes that produce less successful kids, in which yelling is #1. This is according to an INC.com article citing researchers who say you’d be wise to avoid doing these things.
The Three Parenting Mistakes to Avoid
#1: Yelling
Reacting to a misbehaving child is easy to do, whether it’s yelling or threatening punishments that may never actually be enforced. But according to research conducted at the University of Washington, kids behave better when parents practice mindfulness, meaning they stay calm and objective and respond intentionally and not reflexively. {Source}
#2: Constantly Telling a Child What To Do
According to research conducted at the University of Minnesota, which followed 422 children over eight years and analyzed parent interactions with children at ages 2, 5, and 10. Helicopter parenting was defined as constantly telling a child what to do, as well as being overly strict and demanding. Researchers found that kids treated in this manner tended to become rebellious, frustrated, or apathetic. {Source}
#3: Permissive Parenting Do To Parent’s Lack of Sleep
Not getting enough sleep often results in being a more permissive parent–being too lax or being an inconsistent disciplinarian–particularly for mothers. This kind of parenting has been shown to increase the tendency for teens to engage in risky behavior, including hanging out with peers who are a bad influence, skipping school, and substance abuse. {Source}