A recent study published in the journal PLOS One has explored how humor It can be used as a tool to improve ParentingIn this research, experts studied about 300 selected adults and asked them if their parents They used humor as children. They were asked how they viewed the Fun parenting techniques. The results show that this led to a more positive and stronger relationship between parents and children.
The playful way of parenting also leads to effective parenting and the study’s lead author, Dr. Benjamin Levi, also mentioned that adults who experienced the playful way of parenting are also adapting it to their parenting techniques.
The study found that jokes change the dynamic. If there is a conflict, jokes can turn it into a problem-solving situation. “In particular, humor can induce perspective shifts that alter the way we interpret an event or response and thus open up new possibilities for both children and parents,” the study reads.
Do’s and Don’ts of Fun Parenting
One example given is when a toddler is having a tantrum and all other methods have failed. In that case, a parent can also be funny and have a tantrum of their own and the child will laugh and feel better.
If you are silly and goofy, this may work fine for you. However, Dr. Levi also states that one should be aware of when and how to use humor and use it appropriately. For example, if your 13-year-old son comes home from school and is angry, doesn’t want to talk, and seems frustrated, then throwing a tantrum on your part may not solve the problem. In this scenario, you need a completely different approach.
It is also important to understand that the tone of humor is important. When using a joke or being funny or acting funny, parents should remember to use the right tone, not joke in a derogatory or mocking way, and avoid verbal attacks. In comedy, attacking others means joking about those who have power, while attacking others means joking about those who do not have power. In a parent-child dynamic, the child may be powerless and the parent has more control in most cases. Therefore, jokes should not attack the powerless as this can be demeaning.
Benefits of fun parenting
The benefits include stress relief and emotional bonding with the child. Using humor as a tool can also teach the child the method of creative problem solving.
However, parents should not overdo it with this, as a parent has many roles to play and playful parenting should only be used when necessary.
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