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Of all the educational institutions that a child goes through till he or she attains adulthood, the first and most important one is the home. It is at home that the child starts learning the nuances of life. So it is imperative that parents play their part in the all-round development of a child. Here are some of the important things that parents should follow –

• Establishing good rapport & authority: The first step in the discipline of a child must be the lesson that his parents are always thinking about his or her well being. They are to be trusted and obeyed. Parents should also give some quality time to their children. Tucking a child into bed or offering a comforting arm goes a long way to show that you love and care for them.
• Don’t use force: A child will automatically learn to make decisions provided he or she is given adequate opportunity and suitable environment. It is not wise to push him into acting independently before he is ready.
• Disapprove of what the child does, not who he is: One should not paddle a child for misbehavior as that will spoil him. Parents should make the child understand that it is not him or her that they are disapproving, but it is the act he has committed which is not good and hence they disapprove.
• Praise a child wisely: Parents generally react favorably to a good report card or a thoughtful act on a child’s part. While this is not bad, one should keep in mind that the child is not limited to one or two dimensions only. He or she should be encouraged to repeat the success in other fields as well.
• Be consistent: Unpredictable or inconsistent behaviors on the part of parents always make a child confused. So good parents should always behave on a consistent line so that their child knows what to do or what not to do!
• Let the child grow: Parents should always keep in mind that a child is best developed in an ideal environment around him. So they should let him or her enjoy it and don’t get over worried with minor injury or stumble.
• Be protective: Be protective when you think that something is seriously going to hurt your child – both mentally and physically. But again, you should keep in mind that a child is better grown naturally.