Nowadays many new trends of parenting are emerging, one of which is Peacock Parenting. You may find this name a bit strange, but after understanding its meaning, you will start wondering whether you too are doing this kind of parenting.
What is Peacock Parenting?
Peacock Parenting means preparing children for show and displaying their achievements again and again on social media or in society. Just as a peacock attracts attention by spreading its beautiful feathers, similarly some parents are busy in showing off every small and big achievement of their children in front of others.
How to recognize if you are doing Peacock Parenting?
Posting every activity of the child on social media.
Providing such clothes or things to children which are only for show.
Highlighting children’s studies or talent in front of others again and again.
Putting pressure on children to look or perform perfect at all times.
its effect on children
Unnecessary pressure – The child feels that he has to impress others all the time.
Loss of naturalness – The child may lose his true identity because he acts only for show.
Mental stress – A child can become stressed due to constant comparison and performance pressure.
What to do?
Accept children for their true identity.
Avoid showing off on social media.
Teach children that success does not mean impressing others, but improving themselves.
Give love and encouragement at home for their small and big achievements, but do not feel the need to prove it to others.
Peacock Parenting Promotes a culture of exhibitionism, which can have a negative impact on children’s mental health and self-confidence. Therefore, give love and support to children, but avoid the habit of proving their achievements to others.
