Parenting experts from around the world share their methods, mantras and ideals
We talked to parenting gurus from Asia, Europe, Australia and Africa to find out how they raise their own children and the values they think are most important
In a global search, we asked parenting gurus which mantras they have followed to raise their own children, what they think are the most important ideals to nurture in them, and the most valuable lessons they have instilled in their kids. This is what they told us:
Quratulain Zaidi, clinical psychologist, founder of MindnLife Psychology Practice, Hong Kong
Teach children to be kind to themselves and to others. This is how we grow empathy: the valuable capacity to understand what the other person is feeling, to understand another’s perspective.
Create a family environment where children feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and feelings, where they are validated and are not feel afraid to make mistakes.
Today’s kids expect instant results and rewards, so perseverance and hard work is undervalued because it’s too far in the future
Creating a supportive family environment requires continuous effort and the active participation of both parents and children, and an accepting, encouraging, patient and supportive parental voice for your children is important.