Child-Parents
relationship is very emotional and sensitive part and built on the basis of
affection and esteem. Parents and children are bounded by love and affection,
but there is a generation gap between them. Despite the generation gap, parents
must always try to be friends with their kids.
The
friendship factor works well as parents can have better understanding with
their kids, who will then share everything with their parents.
Parents
who play the role of being friends with their kids are found to be sharing a
strong bond with their children. As children grow older they need more
friendliness than parenting from their parents.
A
child from his early age has his/her own opinions as well as decisions and
which they will hold on. In such situation communicate with your child, let the
child feel comfortable to share their thoughts and feelings.Parents have to be
patient and non-judgmental while having this discussion with their child so it
will better for your child to interact with you like a friend. If you want to
become your child's best friend then try to encourage them to talk about their
routine, know about his/her friends at school and try to involve yourself in
your child's life.
When
you are playing friend's role with your child, don't forget that first you are
parents and your first responsibility is to ensure safety of your child so
don't gratify your child in any activity, which will endanger his security.
But, if your child forces you for such then try to convince him/her in a
friendly way. Make sure that the rules you have framed for your child should
not over restrict them and also ensure that the child clearly understands the
rules, so acceptance of enforcement become easier.
It
is essential for parents to have a proper balance between parenting and
friendship. Parenting plays larger role than friendship as it concerns with
teaching essentials of discipline and following rules. But while doing so it
may happen that your kid may get angry, which calls for addressing the issue in
a friendly manner rather than harsh talks. We can say that friendship and
parenting go hand in hand which is essential for having healthy relationship
with your child.
