As time goes by, the role of parents in guiding and educating their children becomes increasingly important. In facing the role as a parent, having a good preparation and understanding is very important.
Parenting is an important role for parents in their child's development. However, not everyone is born with the knowledge of how to be an effective parent. This is why it is important for people to take parenting classes before entering the role of parents.
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 What is Parenting Class?
Parenting class is a training program or course specifically designed to help parents develop skills in educating and caring for their children.
Parenting classes not only provide information on educating and providing developmentally appropriate parenting, but also on children's physical health and mental health.
Is it important to join a parenting class?
Parenting classes play a very important role in guiding and organizing parenting activities. Because this class provides parents with the necessary knowledge for effective and correct parenting skills.
in my opinion
"This class is very important, because by attending this parenting class we can determine the appropriate parenting, especially we can equalize the perception between mothers and fathers about what parenting to their children is like, because parenting is very influential on brain development, lifestyle, and mental health. This will have fatal consequences if mishandled." said Mrs. Gita (Thursday, November 30, 2023).
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Benefits of Parenting Classes?
Parenting classes can provide positive benefits for parents in guiding and nurturing their children properly. Some of the benefits are first; being able to provide assistance for parents in managing emotions and stress when in a situation where parents feel upset because of their child's behavior or inappropriate decisions is normal. Second; it supports parents in designing age-appropriate parenting strategies. During this process, it is important for parents to adapt parenting strategies to suit the child's stage of development, so that realistic expectations can be set. The third is to support effective communication and good relationships between parents and children. This is built through open and honest communication.
As shown above, parenting classes provide positive benefits in guiding and nurturing children well, as well as preparing parents to face the challenges in their roles with better understanding.
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Compiled by :
- Fuji Saskia
- Alisa Sinta Putri Utami
References :
- https://hellosehat.com/parenting/bayi/bayi-1-tahun-pertama/ortu-ikut-kelas-parenting/
- 6 Manfaat Mengikuti Kelas Parenting untuk Para Orang Tua (kontan.co.id)
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