If you are a parent reading this, you've probably learned by now that some of the rumors regarding the challenges of raising children are either true or false. All kids have unique personalities, what one parent may experience with their child could differ very much from another parent's experience.
But, here are some common misconceptions about being a parent and raising kids. First, is the stage known as the "terrible two's". This is a stage where a child tends to challenge authority more than they did the previous years. At the age of two, they are most likely running every step they take and making a mess around the house, the misconception is that the terrorizing will end there, in fact, it's just the begging. If one thing everyone knows, there is nothing more challenging than raising a teenager.
The second misconception is that parents will have no life once kids roll into the picture. This actually depends on the type of person the parent is. If you're a free spirit that enjoys late nights out and far away traveling, it may seem like a damper on your parade. For some, the idea of living life raising kids is fulfilling in itself. No matter the perspective, kids don't take all the fun out of life, they just give life a different experience. The third misconception is that You have to nip bad behavior in the bud straight away. You should try to be consistent and ensure that your kids know some boundaries but also accept that kids will make mistakes, it's a way for them to learn what is right from what is wrong, those moments can be lessons that kids carry with them throughout life. Every bad behavior doesn’t mean you have to berate your kid for hours or throw up a whole new set of rules for them to listen to, just like adults, they will mess up and they should be allowed to do so.
It's important to keep in mind that every child is different, and every parent's reaction to their kid's actions is different as well. When it comes to parenting there is no one style fits all solution but learning how to understand the behavior of your child can change the way you approach challenging situations.