Parents are a child ‘s first companions. A child follows,emulates, and idolises his parents. They
play a primary and foremost role in their offspring’s upbringing. Many books and new age thinkers
preach that parents should try to be their children’s friends. But then who indeed, would play the
parents’ role if the child were to have them for his friends. Let’s not forget that our children will meet
hundreds of new people in the course of their lives, with many of whom they will have lasting
relationships. But at the end of the day, there is going to be only one set of parents. A parent can
guide, advise ,cajole and coerce a child to follow the right path in his life .
One of the most important things a parent can do for his child, is to notice his presence and be
involved in his day to day activities. Devoting quality time to children, leads the young minds to live
more in the real world, and less in the virtual world, that is fast overtaking our lives. Identifying our
children’s emotional needs and fulfilling them is a sure fire way of addressing psychological issues
to punch the clock before the alarm goes off!!
Shared by Bindiya Dhingra, consultant to Nest School
