From time immemorial  parents have played a major role in caring for children. Every child is dependent on his/her parents till he is well in his/her adulthood. Parents have to look after the emotional as well physical upbringing of the child. And here lies the biggest challenge.

Parents may not be the most perfect human beings in this world, but in the eyes of the child,  they are extraordinary. And the parents have an obligation to live up to the expectations of their children. In this section, we will help you to deal with some of the problems an adult may face when he becomes a parent. 

"The Myths of Parenthood"

Young minds are extremely curious to know the world around them. This is the time when the parents can impart right values in their children thereby helping them to become responsible individuals. And for this parents need to keep in mind a few important points which will enable them to be good role models.

• Parenting comes naturally
  Well, it is neither easy nor difficult to fit in the role of parents. Usually, the first timers take some time to adjust to their role as parents. Hence, they have to depend on their elders or nannies for guidance. Still others depend on books for guidance.
    

• Mothers have special instincts for child care
  Any person spending most of the time with the child tends to know and understand the needs of the child better. And in our society it is taken for granted that the mother is solely responsible to look after the child.
    

• Child should always be given top priority
  Parents in their pursuit to show love pamper their child accepting even their unreasonable demands. What most of the parents forget is that they have to teach their children to be considerate, sharing and caring. Circumstances will eventually teach children to be worldly wise. 
   

• Fathers do not have any role to play in raising a child
  Fathers role is as important as the mothers in bringing up their children. They definitely need to spend quality time with their children. It could be anything like spending time together, playing, studying, etc. A healthy father-child relationship contributes a lot towards developing the child's personality. 
   

• Parents who have had a disturbed childhood turn out to be bad parents.
  Though, this may be true in some cases, this need not be the same with everyone. Parents should take care and ensure that their childhood is not reflected on their children. Parents, who do face problems may seek professional help. 
    

• Perfect way of bringing up a child 
  No two individuals can be the same. They do differ in many ways. Therefore, parents have to bear in mind that their children have an individuality of their own. Rather than comparing them with others, parents should focus on enhancing the positive traits and talents in their children. 
   

• 'I know it all' - Syndrome
  No amount of reading books or guidance from elders can help anyone become perfect parents. In fact there is nothing like perfect parenting. Parenting is a process where you learn while bringing up your child. 
   

• The child is too small to understand
  Children are eager to learn new things everyday. They try to grasp whatever is being taught to them. So what matters most is the quality of  interaction with the child. Parents however must ensure that they do not underestimate or overestimate the maturity level of their child.