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The mother told the doctor about the problem, and the child lowered his eyes in shame. The expert said parents should not anyone about this
Pediatrician Dr. Madhavi Bhardwaj says that parents need to understand that this approach to raising children is not at all appropriate. She also advises against discussing children in such a way in front of neighbors or relatives.
Every parent wants the best for their child and strives to do their best to achieve this. However, in this effort, they often inadvertently say or behave in ways that deeply distress the child. One such case came to light when the mother of a 5-year-old child approached pediatrician Dr. Madhavi Bhardwaj.
The child stood in a corner, his eyes downcast, as he listened to his mother's description of the problem. It wouldn't be wrong to say that the child was likely lowering his gaze out of embarrassment. After listening to the mother, the expert clearly stated that this parental approach was completely wrong. Let's find out what the doctor said next, along with the mother's description of the problem.
The child does not study at all
Pediatrician Dr. Madhavi Bhardwaj explains that recently, the mother of a 5-year-old boy came to her OPD. The mother said her son didn't want to study at all and felt he had no brain. Her son's exams were approaching, which was causing her considerable stress. She said that whenever she tried to teach him, he wouldn't remember anything until the next day. She wanted to know what to do next.
The child stood in the corner with his eyes downcast.
The child specialist further explains in an Instagram video that the 5-year-old child stood in a corner during his mother's complaint. His eyes were downcast and he seemed to be cowering in fear with every sentence his mother uttered. Parents, please remember to never speak ill of your child in front of anyone, as this can have a profound impact on their self-confidence.
Parents should not tell neighbors, friends, and family about the child's absence.
Dr. Bhardwaj says, "Well, I'm a doctor, but parents often end up discussing these things in front of neighbors, friends, and family. At that point, our child becomes a subject of gossip. So, don't do that." She further explains that if parents feel someone can truly help, they should talk to them privately and as a genuine problem. But such discussions should never be discussed in front of the child.
These words echo throughout the day.
Experts say it can be explained this way: if an aunty at the park says, "Son, you've gotten so fat," it might not matter much. But if our close friend or husband says the same thing, those words keep revolving in our minds all day.
Such a child will start doubting himself
Pediatricians say that the closer someone is, the more profound their impact can be. For a child, their parents are their entire world. Therefore, if parents say such things about their child, their self-esteem and confidence are both affected? The child begins to doubt themselves .
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Parents should keep in mind that this method is not right.
The doctor advises parents to understand that a child sees themselves through their parents' eyes and understands themselves through their words. If parents only see flaws in their child, the child will begin to feel the same shortcomings within themselves. Therefore, parents should remember that this approach is completely wrong and should never be done.
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