Limits are necessary, but we must also know that prohibitions can limit their development.
Among so much information about setting clear limits in parenting, we can fall into limitations that are not healthy for the emotional development of children. Experts comment that limits are necessary as they provide safety and confidence for children, but falling into too many prohibitions can lead to insecure children with a serious developmental problem. That is why it is important to find the middle point and we give you some recommendations about some things that we should never prohibit children.
Ask thousands of questions
There comes a time when children ask question after question about absolutely everything. It is normal, they learn that way and it is a way to explore and understand the world around them. Although many times they are often repetitive or even strange, they are important, since it is the way in which we generate a closer bond with him.
Cry
It is a way of communicating and if you forbid him to cry so that he does not embarrass you, he will be an adult who does not show his feelings. The best thing is to help him resolve the situation, try to understand why he cries and tries, together with him, to correct that situation.
Force him to share everything
Your child has the right not to want to share his things with other children, and for children, it is not a matter of aggressiveness or lack of values. We must make him understand that there may be another solution, but let’s never label him rude, because ultimately, he’s learning to express and respect.
Say no”
It should not be a slave who says yes to everything. Besides, for security, it is important that they know from a young age that they can say? No? even to other adults and stay firm when they are not comfortable.
Be noisy
Remember that a scandalous child is a happy child, the noise, laughter and fuss are part of his life and it lasts so little time that later you will miss him.
To be afraid
You should not teach him not to be afraid, he will always need your love, they are learning and many things can generate fear, the important thing is that he knows that you support him and you will always be with him. It is best to explain why you should not be afraid, for example, of lightning on a rainy night, of an injection or of the monster under the bed.
Have secrets
It is important that he always has enough confidence to tell you everything, but he must know that there may be something that he does not want to share with you. You must respect their space, as long as it does not put their health at risk.
Get angry
If we do it, because they shouldn’t feel that. Anger is one more emotion and the child must learn to work with it and how to control it.
Make a mistake
We should not form perfect children, remember that we also learn from mistakes.