At first glance, it may seem that there is nothing difficult in listening to a child. But in the end, many make mistakes that only lead to damaged relationships and lack of trust.
But still, a child at any age should feel support and understanding in the circle of loved ones. Therefore, mothers and fathers need to approach many issues responsibly, and sometimes reconsider their behavior.
Time to talk
When a child comes with a question or news that he wants to share, it is not enough to just listen.
You need to show participation. This means putting away your gadgets and trying not to get distracted.
It is necessary to establish a calm and friendly contact with the child.
Reactions
If a child or teenager addresses a parent, one must not show irritation or impatience. One should not ridicule his questions or requests. This will only undermine trust.
Children share very vulnerable and new experiences with their parents, and are also painfully upset when they find out that their mom or dad has discussed very personal events on the phone with friends.
Personal boundaries
Adults should help show the child how to set personal boundaries, and also explain why it is not worth violating other people's boundaries.
Parents must set a positive example and respect their child’s personal space, feelings and opinions.
The simplest negative example is when a mother or father gives a child's toy to another child on the playground without permission. In this way, it turns out that the adult wants to look like a polite person to others, but not a sensitive person to their son or daughter.
Earlier we talked about which phrases intensify children’s hysterics.
