As parents, we often worry about whether we have succeeded in becoming an authority for our children. But earning their respect is no easy task. In fact, parental authority can never be based on fear or pressure. And setting a good example for a child every day is hard enough.

Psychologists identify three basic rules that will help you become a real authority for your children:

📌 The child needs to know and feel that you love him/her. You should often talk with children about feelings, backing up words with actions. Love for him/her can never be manipulated. “If you don’t obey me, I won’t love you,” never say these words to your children.

📌 You should always be honest with your child. Sooner or later, the child realizes that he/she is being deceived, and as a result loses confidence in his/her parents. Believe me, children are very good at distinguishing lies from the truth.

📌 In the eyes of a child, one must always be a “winner.” Initially, for a child, his/her parents are the strongest and best. And it is important to keep this image over the years. To do this, you just need not to lose heart from difficulties and look to the future with a positive attitude.