Every day I sit in my mini office writing content, I hear kids crying from afar. It is from a distance but the cry in my imagination is like it is close to my ear. I feel disturbed mentally and sometimes emotionally. Why should this kid be the one to always cry every day at one specific time or the other? I dislike it when a kid is left unattended. A kid or kids would cry for hours, and the mother would feel it is normal. She would carry on with her domestic tasks and ignore the child who needs attention.
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Part of our responsibility in adult life is to manage our kids. Whether they are crying for a reason or no reason. Any cry that snacks cannot solve may require us to listen to their needs. They might just want us to carry a hug or play with them. Parents and especially mothers should stop the idea of shouting at their children. A child of 1 or 2 years does not deserve to be shouted at. This is an abuse. Talk slowly and be gentle with the children. The same way you would talk to your boss or customers in an office setting.
As parents, we need to help ourselves. Shouting is not good for our health. Neither is it good for the mental health of the kids. Everyday shouting at the kids by the mother would have not just an impact on the academic performance of the kids but also on both parents. And especially the father. Because anytime he gets to work. The echo would just be hitting his head during official work.
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Why do kids cry without reason?
Kids love to be around playful and loving people. They want beyond chocolate. They need our attention. They want to be played with before they fall asleep at night. Listen to them more than you talk to them. They understand mood and body language. And they would respect and obey you more when you shout less at them.
Ensure you check the lighting of your room. Some kids do not like staying in the dark. Proper bathing and cleaning of their bodies would also make them play and fall asleep easily. Take good care of your living room and ensure the bed is well spread for them to sleep. In the daytime let them speak with their dad at work via phone call. Just to say hello!
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Allowing children to cry for a long period is nothing but an abuse. Beating and shouting at them is serious child abuse. They don’t deserve to be yelled at. Regardless of whether we had a bed day at work, or you had an issue with their father. Transfer of aggression should not be channelled to your children.
Parenting requires that parents need to be proactive. Rather than being reactive. Why should we react to situations? While we must show leadership at home. I had a bad day at work but seeing my kids at home I found joy. This is how we should program ourselves. Let us put a smile on every child around.
Thank you.
