It takes work for a parent to succeed as a mentor. It's not that they aren't doing enough or being excellent role models for their kids; rather, it's important to know what a kid needs and how to read his mind. Enjoying time with your child, going grocery shopping with them, or watching a film with them will all suffice. What matters is working together with them and having friendly conversations with them. The steps parents can take to become better role models for their kids are covered in the section below.

Be their friend- Act as their friend rather than their parents or teachers as the initial of the seven stages for parents to become better mentors. Make them aware that they are free to discuss anything with you and that you will not hold that against them. Kids generally listen to their peers and peer groups at this age and follow their lead. The parent will share all of their issues with them and help them by providing appropriate counsel if they behave like a friend and earn their child's trust.

Keep your expectations reasonable- As parents, we often have great hopes for our kids. We are unaware of the stress and pressure the kid is experiencing to live up to our expectations. The parent must remain composed and patient while assuring the kid that it will not matter if he or she falls short of the target. Every effort and plan that the youngster makes should be recognized, and they should be inspired to do better next time.

Recognize the psychology of the child -the parent must value their viewpoints. For instance- you and your partner have opposing viewpoints on a subject. Take the time to hear the kids out and get to know their way of thinking. Don't respond with a simple "no" or "you're wrong."

Listen- Another crucial element that parents must comprehend is the need of listening to their children when they wish to speak. He occasionally feels the need to let all the things going on around him, whether they be at school, university, work, or even home. Allow the child to tell you everything while you patiently listen to him. This will boost their self-assurance and faith that they can turn to someone for support when they're down. Building stronger, cordial ties with the youngster will be made easier by listening to them.

Support their decisions- One crucial thing parents can do to help their children make better judgments is to support them in their choices. You want your kid to realize certain dreams and goals that you as parents have for them, such as becoming a doctor. However, if the child is interested in something different, the parent should support and understand that choice rather than pressuring the child to pursue something they do not enjoy. Allowing the child to explore and discover his or her preferences or areas of interest is crucial. Otherwise, the kid will figure out a means to avoid the situations or things that don't concern him.

Create a fun learning environment- for the child by being an entertaining mentor. It is ineffective to always be serious and to give commands in a severe parental manner. You must engage them in conversation and activities, behave as their buddy, and bring up all the pertinent topics they like to know.

You must engage them in conversation and activities, behave as their buddy, and bring up all the pertinent topics they like to know.

Keep a balance between rewards and consequences- kids are often most affected by their parent's actions. The child's self-esteem might be greatly impacted if they want something and their parents express strong disapproval of them. If a parent never expresses disapproval, the youngster finds it challenging to accept criticism. The parent must therefore make an effort to balance their expressions of appreciation and displeasure.

It's not easy being a child's mentor. While it's necessary to be strict at times, it's also important to recognize a child's efforts when they're good. To help someone conquer their failures and worries and build more strength and confidence, a mentor must strike a balance between the two.