Parenting can be tough in modern times.So,here are top 5 principles from Bhagavad Gita on Parenting

By Isha Sharma

1.Parents should lead by example and try to live according to the values they want to inculcate in their children. 

Lead by example

Lead by example

2.Parents are the child's first teacher and they should tell stories or examples about developing virtues such as  compassion ,kindness and truthfulness to their children.

Parents are first Teachers

Parents are first Teachers

3.Parents should respect the individuality of a child and help them discover their own talents and interests.

Every child is unique

Every child is unique

4.Parents should encourage spiritual growth in children by exposing them to spiritual teachings and help them to develop a personal relationship with God.

Focus on spiritual growth

5.Bhagavad Gita has stressed upon the need for detachment or non attachment. Parents can teach their children to develop a healthy detachment from material possessions.

Importance of Detachment

Nutshell

Bhagavad Gita emphasizes the importance of leading a virtuous life and cultivating spiritual growth, and these principles can be applied to parenting as well.