Do we ever stop to think that we compliment and encourage our children less than we criticize them? Parenting is one of the biggest challenges faced today and also the most fulfilling one. We are often faced with a dilemma in judging ourselves as too demanding or too soft a parent? How do we seek a balance? How do we inculcate discipline in our children? How do we nurture self esteem in them? How do we make them confident enough to face life’s challenges? How do we give them an enduring persona? These are just some of the many issues one faces as parent.
Oakridge provided a good opportunity for parents hosting a workshop on Positive Parenting by world renowned motivational speaker, Mr.Shiv Khera, author of self help books, business consultant and activist. It was a good platform for parents to reflect, share and imbibe the essence of positive parenting. and the interactive session gave the parents a lot to ponder on. The session saw an active participation from the parents who had a lot of queries regarding their children. Mr.Shiv Khera spoke on the need to discipline children, inculcate positive values in them and the importance of developing self esteem in children. He spoke at length on following certain simple rules to promote positive behaviour in a child like 'not labeling a child', giving them enough space to make independent choices, empowering them with confidence to face challenges in life. The session was well received by the parents and I am sure must have dispelled a lot of their apprehensions and anxieties regarding parenting.
Ms.Mohseena Hussain
Grade XII English Faculty
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