General Problems Parents Have With Their Children  

“It takes a village to raise a child.”

This age old saying is entirely true. It takes grandparents, siblings, friends, and even your other children to help raise a child.  

Parenting has its challenges. Regardless of the age of your children or how many children you have, difficulties will arise during your child’s youth and adolescents.

There are many parents who have experienced the same challenges you face. Some general parenting problems that most parents experience are:

Difficult Behavior

When a child is being difficult, it creates a tension in the household and adds unnecessary stress. One way to handle a difficult child is by simply talking to them. Set  expectations prior to leaving the house and running errands. Also set expectations before asking them to accomplish a task or do their chores.  

Eating Habits

Whether a child is a picky eater, developed poor eating habits at a young age, or consume a lot of sugar, many parents face challenges when it comes to their child’s diet.

Getting your child to eat healthier is as easy as changing your diet. “Monkey see, money do”. Also, trying to make eating fun could help your child break bad eating habits.  

Changing the way you plate food, creating little animals out of meals for your young ones, or introducing new flavors when they’re younger instead of high-sugar foods could help.

Connection

Not being able to connect with your child is more common than people think. Whether your child’s personality or interests differ from yours or they have behavioural problems, some parents are disconnected from their child.

Siblings Rivalry

Any parent who has two or more children knows that difficult is arise between siblings. Most children argue because of their differences, jealousy, or simply because they’re just trying to win your affection.  

Balancing your time and spending time with each child will help. Set aside a scheduled time to spend with your child. This will help make your child feel special, wanted, and may defuse any tensions between their siblings.

Also, it’s important to teach your child family principles, such as “blood runs thicker than water”, the importance of having family, creating family bonds, and keeping them strong.  

If you teach your child at a young age that the only people they really have in life is family, it will plant a seed into their adulthood and possibly keep your bond with them and their bond with their siblings strong.

If you teach your child at a young age that the only people they really have in life is family, it will plant a seed into their adulthood and possibly keep your bond with them and their bond with their siblings strong.

Hobbies  

Introduce your child to different activities. Helping them find a hobby they like is good for their personal development. If they share the same hobby as you, it could increase your bond with them.