2. Don't worry about your kids unable to locate continents and capitals on the world map..Teach them the names of roads around your house and landmarks to reach home from any location of your town
3. Don't really worry if your kid does not win medals in sports and does not remember who won world cups...Teach them to exercise and stay fit
4. Don't bother of your kid scoring 100% in mathematics...Teach them to budget their expenses , save for emergencies and transact money at the shops. Let them know of your income, loans, property details..
5. Don't make your kids memorise and recite hundreds of slokas, thirukural etc...teach them the meaning of one at a time and how to apply in daily life
6. Don't try to push kids into becoming big musicians or dancers and win competitions..Teach them to enjoy and appreciate music , so they know how to relax when they are in stress.
7. Don't compel kids into driving their own bicycles or scooters because others are doing so...If they like to take the school bus to spend relaxed time with friends or a public transport , let them do so..
8. Don't worry if your kids don't eat every item you cook..Teach them to make their own sandwich...they will relish it more than what you made..