The impact of parents’ lives on their children is immense. Children first see and interact with their parents. Therefore, transforming children into friends is a must matter. The biggest challenge for parents is to stand by and listen to them lovingly in their sorrows, joys, guilt, and shortcomings.
It is very important for any parent to focus on the spiritual and intellectual success of their children. Parents should show the same attitude in listening and knowing as they do in praying together. Their failures should not be exaggerated for any reason. Children need to be taught that failure is normal in life and that it is a stepping stone to success. Strict criticism that affects the confidence of children should be avoided and good behavior should be appreciated.
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 along with them will also fill them with joy. In the same way, punish children when they do wrong and tell them why they were punished by keeping them together. Also, be prepared to listen to what your children have to say. Then the children will have faith in you and they will want the presence of the parents more.
Another is to stand with the children when they do new things. 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 in inculcating a positive outlook in the children and helping them to do all things with God in mind. Be a good friend of your child. This will give the child emotional support and that will increase their confidence.