 Hey, sect-goers! Are you a parent? If so, you probably know lots of things you can do to help kids become the best they can be. But even if you aren't a parent, the info in today's video doesn't only apply to kids, but everyone, so keep watching. No one is born knowing how to be a parent, and parenting can be difficult sometimes. Some parents even focus so much on what they should be doing that they forget about what they shouldn't be with their kids. So here are 7 things parents should never do to a child. Although many parents don't mean to, ignoring your child is common. A healthy parent-child relationship involves quality time, even if it's just 20 minutes. Spend some time with your child. Studies show that if you're distracted when spending time with your child, children are more likely to act out and behave poorly. But spending time with your child helps them feel loved and secure. Even if you mean to encourage them, you shouldn't compare them to others. Drawing comparisons between them or their achievements and someone else hurts their self-esteem. As a parent, you should accept your child with all their flaws as well as their achievements. It might be difficult to quell the curiosity of knowing what your child is doing. And there may be times where you want to know more about their life or what they're up to. But invading your child's privacy is not the way to go. It shows that you don't respect their privacy and you undermine their agency. The best way is to talk to them. They may not tell you everything, and that's okay. They're allowed to keep certain things to themselves, but by opening a space for dialogue and conversation, you give them the freedom to choose what they want to share with you. To create conversations with your children, lead with positive uplifting questions and ask questions to gain awareness. One mistake that parents can make is being overly permissive. In an attempt to befriend your child, you might forget that you are their parent. While you want to create a space for them to approach you, you also need to provide guidance and correction. Letting your child do anything they want is not okay. You should establish clear boundaries, and by doing that, you're helping your child understand what is acceptable and what is not, a skill that will help them later in life. Another mistake some parents make is pointing out your child's flaws too quickly. While the intention may be geared towards improvement, solely pointing out your child's flaws makes them incredibly self-conscious. One thing that a parent should never ignore is their child's mental health. A person's mental health is also part of their general well-being. So, as the parent and guardian, you should consider your child's mental health as important as their physical health. The last thing a parent should not do is ignore their mental health. Parenting is difficult, and it's easy to forget to take care of yourself while taking care of others. But as much as possible, you should try to take care of yourself as well. Your child is dependent on you, and they need you to take care of them. To do this well, you should be healthy too. Remember, no one is in a position to judge your parenting. But there are certain things that you should never do to your child, and hopefully these tips have helped you learn some of them. Can you relate to any of these points? If so, let us know in the comments, and please remember to like and share this video with people who might find it helpful. As always, the studies are shown in the description below. Until next time Psych2Goers, take care, and thanks for watching.