Balancing Parental Control and Child Independence

A child needs his/her parents in every step he takes going forward in life. Especially, when he’s young and inexperienced. Parents need to strike a balance between their control and the independence of their child. There are a couple of things which needs your consideration and monitoring. 

This is where you need to utilize parental control techniques as mentioned below:

Let your Child Understand Things

If your child has done something wrong, you should not scold him/her. Your goal should be to convince your child about what’s right and what’s wrong. So, start a conversation with politely and pursue it patiently to know what’s actually in the child’s mind. Make sure you choose soft and sensible words while talking to your child.

Keep Negative Vibes Away

You should also know the fact that “happy parents make a happy child”. You must have noticed that when you’re in bad mood, your child also becomes agitated. Certainly, your actions and personality will put a direct impact on the child. So keep your quarrels and worries aside when your little one is around.

Computer Monitoring Software for Parents

Many parents these days complain that their child is always busy with the computer and they’re worried if he’s doing something wrong.  Since digital technology is central to our lives these days, you just cannot take computer away from your child’s reach. However, you can certainly monitor his/her activities using an online parental control software. According to Pew Research Centre, 95% have ever talked with their teen about appropriate content for them to view online, with 39% doing so frequently.

Listen to your Child

Let your child be expressive because that’s the only way to know what’s going on in the child’s mind. Communicate with your little one on a daily basis even if it is just a 10-minute conversation. Ignorance and gaps in terms of communication could be dangerous.

Never Compare

Comparing your child with someone else is the worst thing that parents do. You need to understand that every child has a unique set of capabilities. If he’s not able to make it up in a certain activity which others can do, he might be good in something else. You just need to watch and figure out his/her areas of excellence.

These tips will help you make a balance between your child’s independence and your control over the same. Do share your experiences with us in the comments section. You can also read our blog post on Stopping Cyberbullying – What Parents Need to Know!