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Being too over protective! |
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Anonymous Author (December 2008) |
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Being too over protective can be a serious hazard to a child. Being like this can lead to a child being too scared to do things on their own as you are letting them believe that the world around them is too scary to try new experiences.
I am
beginning to realise that this is me! I haven't helped my daughter or I am panicking and holding her back in her walking. She is 16 months old and so wants to be off and practically running, she falls on her bottom a lot but even now I just can't let her do it if my husband is not around, I am too cautious and this is upsetting for me and not letting her learn new things like walking un-aided!
Every parent panics and can think 'oh no what if...’ This shows how much you love them and want to keep them safe but the more we wrap them in cotton wool and hinder their curiosity then it can have a negative effect.
Try and relax and if you want to let your child experience new things but feel worried then try and limit what they can fall onto, into etc. Put your arms around your child but as to not touch them so they are easy to catch if they fall. Pad the floor if need be or do it in a room where you can move furniture and remember that if your child realises that you are worried then this fear can transfer to your child.
Don't panic if they fall, it happens to experienced people like me, my daughter is my second and so I did not expect to be a panicky parent so I am learning how to let her learn and let her try new things even though it is hard for me knows that it is the best for her.
Talk to people about the way you feel, others will understand and can offer support and advice.
Hugs and hope to all.
