The impact of parents’ lives on their children is enormous. Children first see and interact with their parents. Therefore, transforming them into friends is a basic need for their multi faceted developments. The biggest challenge for parents is to be a loving listener to their sorrows, joys, guilt, and shortcomings.
It is very important for any mother and father to focus on the success of their children in the spiritual and material spheres. Parents need to show the same attitude in listening and knowing as they do in praying together. Their failures should not be exaggerated for any reason. In life, children need to be taught that failure is normal and that it is a stepping stone to success. Children should avoid harsh criticism that affects their self-confidence and appreciate good behavior.
If children are to be commended, it must be clearly stated why. Then the children will be more enthusiastic about doing good things. Giving small gifts together will fill the children with joy. Likewise, punish children when they do wrong, keep them together, and tell them why they were punished. And parents need to be prepared to listen to what their children have to say. Then the children will have faith in you and they will want more of your presence.
Another is to stand with the children when they start doing something new. Even if you feel that what they are doing is unimportant, you should try to consider them empathetically. They need to be given freedom and given the opportunity to do new things. It is also a good habit to pray for children when they come down with new things. This will help to instill in children a sense of well-being and help them to do all things God’s will. Be a good friend of your child. This will give the child emotional support and surely it will increase their confidence.