子育て｜子どもの歯磨きに親が感じる罪悪感 / Parenting | The Guilt Parents Feel About Their Children’s Dental Care

Summary

Recent research has shown that about 70% of parents feel guilty about their children’s inability to brush their teeth properly.

To help children develop a brushing habit, it can be effective for parents to brush their teeth together with them and to teach the importance of brushing through picture books and videos. Experiences at the dentist can also help children understand the significance of brushing their teeth. By using these methods, parents may be able to encourage their children to enjoy brushing their teeth.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Hey Log, brushing your teeth is such a hassle, isn’t it? I wonder why everyone dislikes it so much.
Log: It’s true that kids often struggle with brushing their teeth. According to a survey, about 70% of parents feel guilty about it.
Chako: Really? That’s a lot! What should we do?
Log: It seems like brushing together with your child or teaching them through picture books and videos can be helpful.
Navi: Just to add, having experiences at the dentist can also effectively teach kids the importance of brushing their teeth.
Chako: I see! If they can learn in a fun way, they might end up liking brushing their teeth more!

Admin’s Note

The reasons children dislike brushing their teeth go beyond just finding it bothersome; it seems that the way parents interact with them also plays a significant role. I was struck by the data in the article indicating that parents often feel guilty about this. I believe it’s important to find ways to make tooth brushing enjoyable for children, perhaps by incorporating fun and playful methods into the process. Moving forward, I would like to adopt ideas that can make tooth brushing a fun activity for both parents and children.