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Struggle of a Parent
This line exactly sums up why our parents can be wrong but still are not the ones to blame. Remember when parents are raising you since childhood, they are making sure to get it right too. They might not understand all the rules of parenting, but are trying to do the best for you. When you do well, it’s them who will proudly tell the world that you are they are kid. But when you go wrong, they might scold you, compare you with a lot many kids doing well, and yet support you however.
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What Our Parents Need to Know
So if your parents are pressuring you to compete with ‘Sharma Ji ka Ladka’ then it’s you who has to assure them that you are not even part of that rat race. You have to let them know that you believe in your potential and you’ll be doing great in your own path. Mindsets won’t change unless you sh...
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The Real Culprit
So who is the one to blame for this constant pressure to compete or be on the top?
One word answer – Society.
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Unrealistic Expectations
In Indian society, people always expect their kids to shine at all walks of life. They always have this plan in their heads about what their kid is going to be when he/she grows up. Thus born is the stereotypical mindset where there’s always going to be a bright kid or as we Indians describe ‘Sha...
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What people get wrong about being on the Top
Maybe that’s pressuring your parents too. And please don’t tell me you are never worried about what people think about you. We take this unnecessary obligation to impress everyone around in our society. It gives a sense of satisfaction. But that is where, your parents as well as you have it wrong...
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I don’t know who originally said this, but my best friend says this quite often:
" Sabse bada rog, kya kahenge log! "
Translation:
" Biggest problem we worry about is what people think! "
UNKNOWN AUTHOR
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Parents aren't at Fault
Well don’t get me wrong, parents are not to blame for this. They just want their kid to be doing great at life. In some cases they want to give all things that their own parents couldn’t afford. And now that you are provided with everything you ask for, maybe that raises their expectations. Or ma...
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The Anxious Parent
Modern parenting is now being seen as hyper, overprotective and too vigilant, and yet the results are counterproductive, with more kids needing therapy. Certain parental impositions and lack of providing any space to move may be hampering the kid’s growth.
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Not only are we unhappy but the other people are as well. They are probably comparing themselves to you.
At worst, when we compare ourselves to others we end up focusing our energy on bringing them down instead of raising ourselves up.
Feelings of worthlessness
There are 4 different kinds of parenting styles that can lead to your child feeling worthless or defective.
- Authoritarian parents: they want their children to obey rules but have little time to listen to their child's feelings or needs.
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