January 15th 2024.
Have you ever considered letting your child express themselves freely? This question has sparked a lot of debate after a mother shared her experience of allowing her toddler to draw on the floor at home. Kira Addison, a 29-year-old mother from Arizona, shared a video on TikTok showing her daughter's colorful scribbles all over the kitchen floor. In the video, Kira wrote, "Healing my inner child is letting my two-year-old color on the kitchen floor while I'm cooking." She also explained that her daughter had asked for permission before starting and that she knew it was only allowed in that specific area.
Some people were upset with the video, while others defended Kira's parenting style. Many shared their own experiences of letting their children draw all over their homes with crayons or chalk. One commenter, Alyssa Shepherd, said, "My inner child wasn't ruined because I couldn't color on the floor. I get what you're trying to do though." Another commenter, Mikahla, shared, "THIS is how a true artist is created. The possibilities are endless. If you're upset, you don't make room for creativity in your life."
Kira also responded to the negative comments, explaining that she allows her daughter to draw on the floor because of the strict consequences she would have faced if she did the same as a child. In a follow-up video, she shared that the floor was quickly cleaned, and her two-year-old was the one who did it.
But what should parents do if their child wants to turn their floors and cabinets into their own canvas? Dr. Patricia Britto, a registered educational psychologist, emphasized the importance of playtime for learning and suggested dedicating a specific wall for children to use for their doodles. "Play is an integral part of learning and activates the creative aspect of the brain," she said. She also added that it's important to teach children where it is appropriate to draw, to maintain consistency between home and school.
Dr. Britto also suggested allocating a specific place for children to scribble, as it can help them develop their fine motor skills. She also reminded parents to prepare their children for adulthood, where drawing on walls and floors would be considered graffiti.
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On a related note, have you ever noticed how some childhood habits are contagious? Or maybe you have regrets about a name you gave your child. These are all common experiences shared by parents, and it's okay to talk about them. As a nurse, I have heard many shocking things from dads in the delivery room. Parenthood is a journey filled with ups and downs, and it's important to support and learn from each other along the way.
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