
Setting boundaries is better than trying to prevent children from making mistakes
Parenting Tips Setting boundaries is better than trying to prevent children from making mistakes Written by: Peggy Ho Pui Yee, Founder and Volunteer Executive Director of Good Love Passion Being overly critical is the most common mistake parents make in disciplining their children. The phrase “love deeply, scold severely” reflects the emotions of most parents. Parents often fear that their children will develop any undesirable behavior during their growth, which may have lifelong consequences. Therefore, when disciplining their children, parents often resort to meticulous criticism as a way to remind them. In reality, making mistakes is an essential part of a child’s growth process. As children constantly change and grow, parents need to adapt to their