Parent’s are a child’s best friend
Ridhi Nanda Arora
Remember the first time you held your little one in your hand? Touched his little hands, hugged him, kissed him and sang him lullabies. Nothing in the world can beat that beautiful feeling. The extra care you took while holding your baby first time in your arms or the special effort you made just to bring that smile on your child’s face, all counts. The way we as parents understand our child, no one else in the world can. Yes, a parent is a child’s best friend. The way we as parents understand our child, no one else in the world can. A parent can gel up well with the child at every stage of life, but it becomes quite important in the teenage years, when the child not only needs love and care but understanding and support too. In early childhood, the best thing we can do for our child is to play with them, do activities with them and give time and attention to them. In teenage years, the role of the parent changes to that of a counselor, a helper, a pillar of support, just like a best friend. You should be able to lend them your ear for listening, your shoulder for crying and a helping hand when required. Don’t be overpowering and show your anger to them even if you are angry. Speak to them and make them understand their mistake, be firm like a parent yet soft like a friend. Learn to communicate well, be genuine and open and teach your child to express himself/ herself in front of you.
I would like to quote the words of Dr. Dewar here, “Parents can build close, personal relationships with their kids and still remain responsible adults.” So, I conclude that Parents are / can be a child’s best friend.
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