Why modern parenting styles could be hindering childhood development

Raw Labels, a manufacturer of children’s clothing labels, name stickers and ID wristbands is discussing how overprotective parenting is hindering childhood development and socialisation of their offspring which can have a detrimental impact as they get older.

With many parents being preoccupied with child safety, many children do not have access to the same freedom and unsupervised play that their parents enjoyed decades ago.

Although limiting the amount of time spent away from their parents and guardians will ensure that their physical wellbeing is protected, many children do not discover their own capabilities and boundaries and can become overly reliant on the presence of adults.

This can lead to separation anxiety when starting nursery or primary school, an inability to connect with children of their own age and a trepidation of the world outside of the home.

Although parents have their child’s best interests at heart, banning unsupervised play has been slammed by child development experts who believe that play is the most efficient driver of learning for children and that periods of play without scrutiny allows children to become more creative and gives them the opportunity to explore and learn without the pressure of adult supervision.

This creates a problem for modern parents who want to allow their children the space for learning and creativity but worry about the potential danger of strangers, traffic and other day to day hazards that their child may encounter.

Following this topic with interest, Raw Labels is offering a solution to parents who worry about the safety of their children during unsupervised play and are recommending the use of their ID wristbands to provide extra peace of mind.

Reusable, waterproof and colourful, the ID wristband range from Raw Labels contain an area to include the child’s name and parents phone number should they stray too far during unsupervised play so that they can be returned to their parents or guardians quickly.

They also include a colourful cartoon image that children love, so parents won’t be met with resistance when they introduce this important safeguard during playtime.

To find out more about the range of kid’s ID wristbands from Raw Labels, visit https://www.rawlabels.co.uk/reusable-wristband-for-kids