A child is the most precious creation of the parents. Every parent dreams that their creation should be an asset to society and make a good difference in society. In this pursuit, all our actions matter when rearing them up. But things get into a sorry state when we often see them misbehaving and start reflecting on what went wrong in this process. So, the first thing we do when a child misbehaves is started blaming each other. It’s not the time to blame but to introspect.
Children are full of energy, innocence, and deep love toward their parents. They can enjoy this love anywhere, even though they are stuck in traffic, hospitals, railway stations, etc. Have you noticed that they always innovate and find a new game to play? If nothing is there, they will talk to trees, animals, stones, etc.
Dilemmas of a Working Parent
In many families nowadays, when both parents work, the parents are always worried about managing the children’s schedules. Many times, the child stays with different people, like external caretakers. If you have the option of grandparents, please go with it. The child will feel safe, secure and well-managed due to familiarity.
Comparisons Can Be Destroying!
Every child is unique, and parents should avoid comparing them with others. Usually, this happens in the family. Comparison with an elder brother or sister, comparison with the cleverer children in the building, comparison with the most sincere child you know in your society is very common in our society. This comparison leads to either depression or hatred toward others.
Here are some of the things you can try to be a good friend to your child
- Give at least 30 minutes of your daytime to listen to them. Don’t argue; just listen.
- When they come from school, ask them questions like- “How was the day?” “Which activities have they done?” “How they enjoyed in breaks?” “How they share their tiffin?” “About their favorite subjects and teachers?”
- Ask them open-ended questions and let them speak.
- Give them some small tasks and thank them for helping you.
- Just encourage them when they are doing something nice. Next time they will try to make it better.
- Preserve their uniqueness and tell them how precious they are to you.
- Share your problems with them if they are grown up enough. They may give you an out-of-the-box solution.
- Address them as princes or princesses and make them feel their dignity.
- Try to channel their energy into craft, painting, learning music, reading books, playing with their friends, and spending time with grandparents.
- Reducing screen time also monitors what they are watching. Watch good videos with them and discuss them with them.
- While sleeping, talk to them and keep their mood happy before sleeping because these positive sentences will make them more positive during sleep.
So, the best parents are their children’s best friends, and it can be fun!
