We are in an era of science and technology. Modern gadgets like
computers, laptops, mobile phones, gaming consoles etc have facilitated us on
one hand and have created a gulf between the children and their parents. What
could be imparted through a gentle nod, a little grin or a few words of advice
cannot be substituted by any data bank of knowledge on the internet.
As we are getting involved into the busy life routine we tend to
ignore the importance of our availability for our kids for those invaluable
experiences and joys of relationship. Relationship between the parents and their
children is very delicate; it is primarily because of the reason that children
have tender age and as a consequent not very mature emotionally. Due to young
age, which is very impressionable, the kids are not really able to interpret
things properly and at times formulate opinions that are misleading and not
based on rational facts. It is usually the way they perceive the things to be
or the way they interpret what they see.
So the prime responsibility of the parents is to get into the
shoes of their children and understand what they think about the things. The parents
are the one who have to eventually deal with the problems of their children. Peers
and teachers at schools also play their role in grooming the children and improving
their habits but is there a substitute of the parents' kind and loving words?
We must look for an opportunity to devote some time for our children, not for
the sake of improving their habits but to build a strong bond of trust and love
with them.
Here are some suggestions to improve the relationship and level
of understanding with your children:-
1. Spend some time with them to be able to understand them
thoroughly.
2. Seek the opinion of your children. Allow them to give their
input as well.
3. Have meal with them because that’s the time when they share
their thoughts with you.
4. Let your children help you in small chores; this will foster
the relation further.
There could be many other ways and occasions that you could
capitalize upon in order to build up your relationship with your children further. But the key to
all this is yourself being available to your children whenever they require.
Even if they don't need you at a particular juncture for any help you should
still endeavour to devote time to guide them, show them your love and try to
understand their needs and problems as they grow.
