How to Teach Men Parenting Skills
No doubt parenting does not come easy to both men and women, but it comes far more naturally to the latter than it does to the former. At the same time, it is a fact that a strong male role model plays a key role in the social, physical and emotional development of a child. So it is necessary to teach the men parenting skills they need to be good parents, especially if they are going to be a father for the first time. Remember, parenting is not always about rules and punishments. Give your child the necessary breathing space and let him enjoy the life in the way he wants, as long as it is not affecting his personality adversely.
Mind it that aggression can never be a solution. Only those parents who do not have good parenting skills use aggression to control their kids. Though aggression solves your short term problem of controlling children, it may lead to serious problems for your kids. Such a parenting style will leave your child with only two choices: they can be a suppressed personality or they can be aggressive. Neither role increases your kid’s chances of developing his potential and growing up to deal with the adult world successfully. This aggressive parenting style has been observed more in male parents than in their female partners.
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Parenting skills are built by encouraging a healthy lifestyle, spending quality time together, exploring new places and being consistent and dependable. So if you are aiming to teach your partner such skills, just focus on his strengths and interests.
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Encourage your man to do some reading about stuff like becoming a good dad. You can also take help from websites and online parenting forums.
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Explain to him the importance of a father in a kid’s life. If you have an ideal relationship with your dad or vice versa, explain to him how it affected your grooming and why it is important for him to take an active role in your child’s grooming.
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Set up a parenting schedule and let him assist you when handing basic parenting duties, like giving the baby a bottle or holding the baby. Initially you may find him a bit nervous or reluctant, but don’t fret. Don’t forget to praise his efforts and encourage him. It will make him feel good about his abilities.
