Hi Everyone! It's another weekly featured piece of content for the week,Week 113:- Edition 02:-. And the topic to be discussed is "A Changed Child."
If your child were to grow up and decide to switch to a different way of life from the one you brought them up in, what would be your reaction?
The truth is that,as a parent, it is important to know deep down in us that our children are individuals with their own beliefs, and we should always try to respect their opinion and personal decisions in life.
We are their parents, and I believe that as parents and guides, our children should be free with us regardless of what the situation could be.
Because I personally would never be in support of my child going to be confined outside rather than to me.
Personally, I would want my children to be more free with me and always want to pour out whatever they've got in mind to share with me. They should be able to confine us as per their guidance.
Would you be supportive of them, or will you try your best to keep them in your way of life?
While it can be difficult to see our children make choices that differ from our own, it is expected of us as parents to be supportive and respectful of their decisions.
Not like seeing the child putting his or her hands in fire and ignoring that, but what I mean is that while correcting our children,we should also be considerate of their own opinions as parents and guidance.
I believe that it is important to have open and honest conversations with our children about their choices, to try to understand their perspective, and to also guide them in the right direction.
I would want my child to feel like they can come to me with their thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or criticism because that's exactly what the children of this generation (Gen Z) want from their parents.
As a parent,I would love and support my child unconditionally, regardless of their choices.
Having a Genuine Friendship With Your Children as Parents and Guidance.
I would do anything possible in my power to foster a relationship based on acceptance, understanding, and communication with my children rather than attempting to force them to conform to my own beliefs.
I will try so hard to raise them in a rightful step that would help them to be capable of making thoughtful decisions, and I will also try all I can do in my power to support them in finding their own path in life.
Because it's important for parents to support their children in their individual journeys and choices, even if they differ from the way they were brought up, we should still always try to correct them with love and, most especially,try to see things from their perspective.
What will you do as a parent who believes you're doing what's best for your child?
Every individual has the right to explore their beliefs, culture, and values, and as a parent, it is absolutely necessary to respect and support your child's personal growth.
While it is normal for parents to want what they believe is best for their children, imposing one's own way of life on a child will never be the best thing to do.
Instead, if it were to be me, I would open communication, understanding, and unconditional love as a key way to navigate such situations.
It's very important, as parents of guidance, to always have honest conversations with our children, listen to their perspectives, and try to understand their reasons for wanting to change their way of life.
Supporting your child in their choices while offering guidance can also be a way of maintaining a loving relationship and can help nurture a sound and healthy parent-child relationship.
But I think what most parents are always scared of is what people will always say. Be focused on your children. Listen to them and build a strong relationship with them.
Be focused on their growth and well-being, not the other way around. It's better to know the real child you gave birth to than the one who's going to end up hiding things from you and pretending because of the kind of relationship you have with them.
Because As they say that, the devil you know is better than the Angel you don't know. So don't let other people's opinions decides how you bring up your children.
Thank you for taking the time to go through my content, and I hope you've had lots of amazing moments in this community and have learned lots of lessons from it's weekly prompt.
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