Riddhi Deorah says the first thing she taught her child was unconditional love, not manners or grades. She emphasizes that a mother's support stays constant through tantrums and anger, and that children need space to feel their emotions rather than be shaped into perfect versions of themselves.
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The first thing that I taught my child was not ABCD, was not how to say sorry or thank you, but the first thing that I taught my child was that even if you're having big tantrum, even if you're having a very messy day, even if you're feeling angry, even if you're feeling very sad, even if you're creating a lot of noise, Mommy is still here to love you, and Mommy is always going to support you. So the first thing that I taught my child through my words and my action is that you are truly, genuinely loved, because it all starts with love and everything else will follow. So please give your child the space to be free and do not try to raise perfect children. So the first thing you need to teach your child is that you are truly, genuinely loved, even if you have tantrums, even if you don't listen to me, even when you get angry. So allow your child to feel this love, and you will see the magic that your child will bring into your life. And please make sure you share this with a mother who needs this.
