There are many parents who are not sure how hard to push their children. Yes, parents want their children to succeed; however, more than likely they have heard that pushing your child is bad, or that pushing your child is the right thing to do. Pushing your child to succeed and to achieve can be a great thing, but it is important that there is a balance involved. Let’s take a look at the pros of pushing your child, and the cons of pushing your child too hard.

Pros of Pushing

Pushing your child can actually bring about some excellent things, and the following are a few of the pros of pushing your child to achieve.

:: Good Education – First of all pushing your child can help them make sure that they get an excellent education. When you push your child to achieve, they start taking learning importantly and they will want to do well in school. Taking an active part in your child’s education is important, and some gentle pushing can be a great help.

:: Success in Life – The right type of pushing can also help your child to be successful in life; both now, and later in adulthood as well. While they are young, you can push your child in a positive way that will enable them to push themselves later in life, which will result in being successful.

:: Happiness – The happiness of your child is extremely important and pushing your child can help to bring them happiness. First of all, it shows that you care, and second, when you push your child they will do things they are proud of and become more confident, which will bring about happiness in their life.

Cons of Pushing Too Hard

While pushing your child can be a good thing, there are a variety of cons to pushing your child too hard.

:: Resentment – One of the first things you may notice if you are pushing your child too hard is resentment. Your child will begin to resent you for being so hard on them. They may even start feeling like they can never be good enough for you.

:: Overachiever – Pushing your child too hard can also lead them to be an overachiever and overactive as well. They will feel like they always have to be better, and that they just have to work harder and harder to please you. This can be dangerous and can lead to a life of working too much, which can be damaging to their mind and their health.

:: Anger – If you begin pushing your child too hard, you may actually begin to make your child angry with you. This can be detrimental to the relationship between you and your child, so this needs to be avoided.

The bottom line about pushing your child is that it has to be done in the right manner and in a balanced way. The right amount of pushing can lead your child to do great things; however, too much pushing can be harmful to your child and will result in a rift between the two of you. Be sure that when you push your child you do it in a balanced way that will improve their life instead of causing problems.