It is natural for parents to love their children unconditionally. However, psychologists advise parents to practise emotionally mature behaviour so that children can grow up independent, confident and emotionally balanced.

Farzana Piyas, a mental health professional at HS London, highlighted five key aspects of emotionally mature parenting in a podcast. Parents can reflect on whether they follow these practices in their daily lives.

The first aspect is admitting mistakes and apologising to the child. Emotionally mature parents acknowledge their own mistakes and try to correct them. This teaches children that making mistakes is normal and that what truly matters is how those mistakes are addressed.

The second aspect is teaching children to take responsibility according to their abilities. Such parents encourage children to handle their own tasks instead of doing everything for them. Over time, this helps children build confidence and self-reliance.

The third aspect involves setting clear boundaries and maintaining them. Emotionally mature parents establish limits and communicate them consistently. If a child exceeds those limits, parents respond calmly and firmly, helping the child understand responsibility and consequences.

Another important aspect is loving the child unconditionally. While all parents love their children, emotionally mature parenting emphasises love that is not dependent on performance, behaviour or achievement.

Finally, emotionally mature parents celebrate effort rather than focusing only on success. Appreciating effort helps children stay motivated, develop resilience and learn to accept both success and setbacks realistically.