Parents need to grow along with their kids

A difficult part of parenting is letting your child handle things in their own manner, including making their own mistakes. — Photos: PP

Parenting is an ongoing journey, and parents need to keep enriching and educating themselves as their child grows from an innocent baby into a mature adult.

Life is in constant flux and many parenting skills or practices from your childhood, or those you may have picked up along the way in dealing with your child, could now be considered outdated or unsuitable for the stage your child is in.