6 Tips To Be A Truly Great Parent

Ranked Amongst The Fifty Most Influential People In India, Sadhguru Is A Yogi, Mystic, Visionary And A New York Times Bestselling Author Sadhguru Has Been Conferred The Padma Vibhushan By The Government Of India In 2017, The Highest Annual Civilian Award, Accorded For Exceptional And Distinguished Service.

Sadhguru: A few hundred years ago, John Wilmot, an English lord, said something signifi cant about parenting: “Before I got married, I had six theories about bringing up children. Now I have six children and no theories.” So what should you do in terms of parenting? Look back at yourself when you were a child – what kind of parents would have been the best? Remember what it was like to be a child, and you will clearly know. Unfortunately, people have been made to believe that children are all born improper and we have to correct them, which is not true. If you look at parents and children, generally, at least children below ten years of age are definitely more joyful. Then who should be the consultant for life those who are more joyful, or those who are falling apart within themselves because they do not know how to handle their offspring? Children want to emulate what you do. If you set an example as someone worth looking up to, you do not have to do much parenting.

#1 EVALUATE YOURSELF

Before you decide to have a child, you must evaluate yourself in every aspect - the way you sit, stand, speak, and react to situations. Ask yourself, if you were a five-year-old, would you like and look up to this person? Another thing you could do is spend sufficient time with children to see if they like you, and if you like them. This way, a lot of wisdom would blossom, and fertility clinics would close down.

#2 CREATE THE RIGHT ATMOSPHERE