What does it mean to be a ‘panda parent’?

Source: The Indian Express

Even if parents don't like to be advised about how their upbringing should be towards their kids. Yet, they want to do the best parenting for their kids. Therefore, parents look for different trends and one of those trends is 'Panda Parenting'.

"Gently guiding your little one, as opposed to shoving them down the parenting path" is known as panda parenting where kids can explore the things in their own ways. 

So, how to know if you are going on the same path? Let's see…

• Panda parents don't like to overindulge in the life of their kids thus, they allow their kids to discover, experiment and learn even if it's hard. They are always there to support their kids as a parent whenever it is needed.
• As per the experts, this parenting style is known as the healthy one as it enables kids to take responsibilities and do things on their own. It makes them self-sufficient and increases their self-efficacy as well as self-esteem.

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Hence, Panda parents can bring up a child with intelligence, responsibility, sensibility and curiosity.