International Journal of School and Cognitive Psychology
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Causes of Bad/Poor Parenting on Children

Razvodovsky Mauro^{* *}Correspondence: Razvodovsky Mauro, Department of Clinical Psychology, University of Mercatorum, Rome, Italy, Email:

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A sequence of behaviours that constitute poor parenting can significantly deteriorate a child's psychology and behaviour. Bad parenting isn't limited to a single act; rather, it frequently consists of a number of these behaviours that together have a negative impact on the child. Even if most improper parenting practises are unintentional, the consequences for the child are nevertheless unfavourable. Some parents may not even be concerned about the repercussions of their behaviour or be unaware of them. Inadequate parenting may result from a lack of knowledge or general lack of interest in learning proper techniques. Poor parenting can have a lot of bad effects on his/her child. The hectic society, we are living today, would seems easy to just tell his/her child what to do. But parent must remember that his/her child is a unique person who requires their love and care. Openly discuss parenting with other parents, and take note of any advice they may have. If his/her child displays any signs of poor parenting, it might be helpful to consult a child psychologist.

Causes of bad parenting

No parent wants to spoil their children, but there are some circumstances that make terrible parenting inevitable. Let's look at some examples of how seemingly unimportant aspects of our daily lives may be causing us to be poor parents.

Drug abuse: There is a good likelihood that substance misuse will result in poor parenting if they have it. Drugs make people untrustworthy and incapable of caring for children, and they can also have a negative impact on children.

Egoism: Some parents don't want to put their children's needs ahead of their own. They are egotistical enough to prioritise their own advancement over the wellbeing of the children. Children may suffer mental effects from such problems.

Psychological disorders: As time demands increase, parents with mental health problems are scarcely able to care for their children. It can be difficult enough to look after oneself when dealing with mental health issues, let alone raising a child.

Poverty: Children who grow up in families where poverty is a major issue are more likely to lack access to a proper education and other necessities of life, whereas parents may have a clear knowledge of the issue.

Families in crisis: It is very difficult to have a happy and healthy life if parents don't live with his/her partner, but it also has a detrimental impact on his/her children. For a child to live a happy life, both parents are necessary. People can still be a good parent when caring for his/her child on their own, even though it's important.

Technology: Using electronics around his/her children is a sign of poor parenting. People could believe that children deserve to use the internet and mobile devices like every other child, but if parents are not keeping an eye on them, they are making a serious error. In addition to its benefits, technology can be quite harmful to children. So, parents should keep an eye on their children's social media accounts.