As adults, we share our feelings and thoughts with the person we are comfortable with. Also when we know there’s someone who can patiently listen, we open up easily.
It’s the same with the kids. Initially, because children begin learning from home, they express even the little things to their parents and once they start going to school, they might express even to their friends.
So when children are loved and given the freedom to express themselves, they grow up to give the same manner of love given to them.
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You see, parenting is a work that goes beyond just you and your child. It is an investment in the life of your immediate family which may end up affecting whole other individuals and different generations
So when your child expresses anything, listen patiently and don’t be aggressive.
Be a good listener, and then ask questions that will help them process what they may be trying to figure out.
Praise them for what they do right, let them know we all mess up and they can always come to you and talk about anything, and apologize when you overreact.
In conclusion, as an adult, what makes you comfortable confiding in someone?
They listen, and you trust them.
It’s the same with children/teens. They just want their mum/dad to LISTEN! And sometimes they don’t want advice, they just want a listening ear.
May God help us all in our parenting journey ❤️❤️
Ms Olu ❤️
#beintentional. #happyparenting
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