Too Much Expectation from Parents Can Affect a Child’s Mental Health

Too Much Expectation from Parents Can Affect a Child's Mental Health

Contributor,
Shanthala Santosh,
MA-Counseling Psychology.

In India, parenting styles are unique. Parents care for their children unconditionally, but when a child can’t meet their expectations, they often get upset and treat the child offensively, disregarding the child’s feelings and experiences. This can negatively impact children’s mental health. Here are some suggestions to improve your child’s mental well-being:

Accept the Child: Avoid criticizing the child’s physical appearance, including physical traits and skin color. If the child faces physical challenges, support them and teach them how to navigate daily life effectively.
Encourage Success but Support in Failures: Guide your child on how to succeed in tasks, but if they fail to achieve small goals, provide support and listen to their feelings. Pay close attention to their emotional needs.
Explain Life to the Child: Help them understand that life is a mix of happiness and sorrow, success and failure. Teach them to find happiness in what they have instead of constantly seeking it elsewhere.
Teach Positive Thinking: Encourage them to maintain a positive outlook on life, which can lead to stronger and more positive cognitive skills.

All the above points will help children stay mentally healthy and happy. We live in a modern era with access to food, shelter, education, health, and wealth, yet achieving mental health remains a challenge. Parents should prioritize their children’s mental health to ensure they live with peaceful minds.

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