Every parent wants to raise happy, healthy, and well-adjusted children, but it's not always easy to find the right balance between disciplining and encouraging our kids. On one hand, there's parental shaming -- an impulsive and dramatic parenting style that has little regard for its effect on children's developing identities. On the other hand, there's parental encouragement – a low-stress style of interacting with kids that's often more successful at inspiring cooperation and good behavior. To help parents find their way through this tough balance, let's take a look at the differences between parental shaming and encouraging behavior.
There's no question that parental shaming can be a powerful force – both psychologically and emotionally. Whether it's through verbal critique or physical punishment, this type of reprimand forces children to become instinctively focused on being avoided rather than achieving something positive. This form of parenting also tends to focus on what children have done wrong and neglects to recognize when they have done something right, which can lead to chronic feelings of worthlessness and insecurity in kids.
On the other side of the parenting spectrum is encouragement. Rather than relying on threats of punishment or disapproval, encouragement motivates children with the promise that their effort and results will be recognized and rewarded. Encouraging parents will make sure to note both positive and negative behaviors while stressing that responsibilities should be taken seriously. encouragement empowers kids by giving them ownership over their decisions; even if they make mistakes, they can learn how to fix them without feeling as though they are constantly being told what to do.
Raising children requires a judicious blend of disciplinary techniques, parental guidance, and ultimately - love! No one method is the ‘right way'; it's up to each family to decide the methods and techniques that best suit their individual needs. What is essential is that parents strive for a balance between scolding their kids and helping shape them into responsible and independent individuals. By combining encouragement with appropriate discipline, parents can help create an environment where children feel safe, supported, and free to explore who they are and discover their own strengths.
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