{"id":2673,"date":"2023-10-31T11:20:52","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T10:20:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/?p=2673"},"modified":"2023-10-31T11:39:01","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T10:39:01","slug":"nurturing-vs-spoiling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mummy-time.com\/nurturing-vs-spoiling\/","title":{"rendered":"Nurturing vs. Spoiling: Striking the Right Balance with Your Kid(s)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Parenting comes with many challenges<\/a> and one of the biggest challenges is knowing where the line is between being loving and too lenient. When does nurturing become spoiling? Balance is key, but how can you strike the right balance?<\/p>\n\n\n\n I used to teach at a Reggio Emilia preschool<\/a> for several years when most of my students were very pampered since they came from extremely wealthy families. I had toddler students who were used to being waited on hand and foot by a team of nannies and maids at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But in my class, they learned how to become independent and social<\/a> while also being nurtured and given a lot of freedom to explore different learning centers and pursue their interests and passions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids can have freedom with limits and be nurtured and encouraged while still learning boundaries and empathy. Nurturing is not spoiling at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When people think about “spoiled kids” they’re usually referring to children with overly permissive parents. These children tend to only care about themselves<\/a> and their needs and are always used to getting their way. They also are less appreciative of the things they have and are less empathetic towards others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though it’s normal for younger children to be more selfish, they need to be taught empathy and consideration for others. If this isn’t taught, the child will have a harder time forming healthy relationships<\/a>, doing well at school, and will be ill-prepared for adulthood because they don’t know how to take care of themselves and take responsibility for their actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The problem with the term “spoiled” is that it sounds like the child has been ruined somehow, but they can always change and learn healthy habits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That term also makes it sound as if it’s the child’s fault that they are so demanding and only thinking about themselves all the time. It isn’t their fault though. They became that way because their parents indulged them too much<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s never too late for a child to learn how to be mindful of others while still being confident and creative. They should learn good habits as early as possible because it can get harder for them to change as they get older.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can nurture a child without overindulging them and giving in to their every demand. Your approach will depend on your child’s age and temperament but once you understand the key things to consider, it will be easier to strike that balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat Does Being Spoiled Actually Mean?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to Nurture a Child Without Spoiling Them<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. Set Clear Boundaries<\/h3>\n\n\n\n