A person will never know about parenting until they become one. You may read hundreds of books and watch an infinite number of videos on the Internet to acquire the knowledge about parenthood, but it cannot beat the real experience. There will always be something that you learn on your own during the parenthood. With the first child, it can be a challenge for the newly made parents to take care of the baby because they do not have any experience.
Gradually, they start understanding the needs of the baby and then they make decisions accordingly. But a lot of times your decision may stand accused by other parents. You know your child but the other parents feel that your decision was wrong. It happens when some parents take a different course of action which offends the other people who have been following a set path of parenting for years. Those people start criticizing your parenting which is the most hurtful thing for a parent. So, how to deal with parenting criticism?
What can parents do to prevent themselves from unnecessary criticism? Following are some ways to deal with parenting criticism:
It will be appropriate to keep your personal life private because it belongs to you. If you reveal your personal life and decisions then you should expect other people to intervene in your life. If you do not want other people’s involvement in your life then do not reveal anything about your life.
#2. Do Not Lash Out Your Emotions
If a person questions your parenting then it is obvious that you will lose your control and you may start fighting with the person but you shouldn’t do that. It would be wise to keep quiet and calm because if you don’t then you will prove the person right. If you show aggressive behavior then the person will believe that you are an anxious person who would behave the same way in front of their children.
#3. Be Sure Of Your Decisions
Before making a decision about your children you should be sure of it. Rethink about the whole situation and your child. Think about your child’s needs and wants. Their needs may be different from their wishes.
#4. Respect Other’s Opinions
You should also respect other people’s opinions. If they think in a manner that you do not understand then that does not mean that their perspective is wrong. Every person has a different way of thinking and understanding things.
#5. Avoid Arguments In Front Of Your Children
There are many possibilities for what you may do or say when you are faced with unwanted and/or unkind parenting criticism. But remember that your child is watching and learning, so you may as well reframe the situation as an opportunity to set a good example and use it as a teachable moment on how to deal with others.
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