Tips to be kept in mind while Bringing up your Children
Bringing up children is something all parents do but bringing them up in a good manner is something that not all parents are able to do. A child's development is based on parents' upbringing. The way they groom their children is predictable e when children grow up. The better you bring them up the better they will prove to be in their upcoming lives. It is the longest task and responsibility that an individual will ever perform. Parenting requires that individuals use their skills, give birth, raise, and provide for children. Parents have to protect, nourish, give healthy food, educate and guide children throughout the life.
Raising a child involves a number of activities. Basically the process can be divided into four different stages through which parents have to go. They are
The very Early Stage (which involves First two years of life):
From two years to five years
Puberty
Teen age
The very Early Stage
During the early stage the things which need to be looked after are:
Feeding:
Feeding your child in a proper manner is very important especially when the baby is new born. Mothers are asked for the breast feeding as it is considered to be the best nutrient for the new born baby. Immunity of the child increases this way and the child become healthy.
Another way to feed the child is through bottle. It is suggested when breast feeding age ends. Bottles should be properly cleaned and sterilized. Whenever child’s stomach gets upset a pediatrician should be consulted before parents give something to the child.
Vaccinations:
Babies catch diseases soon so proper measure should be taken to keep them away from infections. The baby should be given injections for immunization against diseases like small pox, measles, polio etc.



Cleanliness:
Cleanliness is real important for children. They should be given proper bathing and mouth wash habit should be developed in them from the very early stage. They must be given bath on daily basis. Parents should use soaps and other products especially made for child care. Oiling should be done and cream must be applied after bathing session.
Clothing:
For the comfort of the child u should take care of childs clothes.In summer season they should be provided with cotton clothes and during the winter months they should be given woolen clothes. Diapers should be changed just after it gets wet as it causes rashes to the soft skin.
If you follow these tips you will be able to take proper care of your infants.
From two to five years
At this time parents have to become harsh when the child shows absurd behavior. Rules should be set for the child’s actions. Parents need to make them disciplined well behaved and well mannered at this point as they can be controlled with both love and pressure. They should be given an idea of yes and no that they will be scolded if not show obedient behavior and would be loved when they obey and say yes to the things they r asked to do.
Puberty:
This is the time when Children start asking for the answers of their questions and they are not of what but of why and how. They ask for the reason of different things and acts that are done by people and the society. Parents need to answer them satisfactorily. Children develop attitudes at this time. It can be positive and at the same time negative depending on parents treat him/her. If parents are giving appreciation and affection to the child he will be equipped with a positive attitude. Children should be revisited by the parents and they must interact enough with them. They should be given confidence when they do something different which they will often do at this stage. Like they must be appreciated when they experiment with clothes, appearance and behavior.

Teen age:
Teen age is the most difficult age for a child’s parents when they have to face contradiction by their own children. They try to chow they are grown up enough to handle their problems alone and can make descions themselves..They blame parents sometimes of their problems in life. At this time they need to be listened carefully and have detail conversations on their coming up difficulties. They need parental guidance and sympathy. They should not be left alone when making tough choices. Counseling can always solve the problems. The happiness and harmony between father and mother are important prerequisites for a physically fit and mentally happy child.
The happiness and harmony between father and mother are important prerequisites for a physically fit and mentally happy child. The relationship among family members and Siblings depends on the parenting style you adopt. They should not be interfered when dealing with one another. If parents take side of one the other one will feel neglected and hatred towards parents.
The parents of teenagers face challenges over their authority as parents. A teenager fights with parents in making decisions, and on issues considered as personal matters.
Final words:
Your children will set you as their role model. Unless you are at your best behavior, you cannot expect the child to be at his best behavior. So, set a good example for your children and portray a behavior that you would want them to follow. Parenting is a difficult job that involves whole life. Parents who provide an encouraging environment for their children are rewarded when, as adults, their children realize a successful fit into the culture and society.