Parenting is one of the most important responsibility in the entire world. Every parent wants their kids to grow up happy, healthy and successful. However, parenting styles have changed over the time. Old parenting and new parenting have different ways of raising kids.
In the past, parents were usually very strict with limited resources and following the traditional way of parenting that passing from ancestors. Today’s parenting is more flexible, and friendly.
In past kids had to follow rules, obey their parents and follow their instructions without asking many questions. While today’s we teach rules and give them space to think every aspect of rules, ask as many questions as they want and create a friendly relationship without compromising discipline and respect for elders. Today’s parents encourage kids to express their feelings, share their thoughts, share their ideas and give them option to choose from. Old parenting teaches discipline, respect and responsibility while new parenting teaches confidence, communication and independence.
However, parents should find a balance between both styles, so kids enjoy their friendly relationship with parents and learn to respect, discipline and responsibility.
In my opinion, the best way of parenting is the combination of both parenting styles.