Six ‘perfect parenting’ myths revealed

ds; and that parents have to shield children from any problems or disappointments in life.

Mill insists that, with these myths, parents are bringing up a generation of kids believe they are the centre of the universe.

“We are growing monsters,” the Sydney Morning Herald quoted her as saying.

The six ‘perfect parenting’ myths are:

1. Need to spend ‘quality time’
2. Parents must be perfect
3. Firm discipline will quash a child’s self-esteem
4. Parenting and adult life have to be conducted separately
5. Parents cannot deprive their kids of material goods
6. Parents have to shield children from any problems or
disappointments in life (ANI)

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