Let your child speak for thy self

Sometimes as parents we try to stop the children by saying "Don't speak like this" or "Don't speak like that". Give them freedom of opinion. Let them speak. Only then tommorow, in our absence they will be able to defend themselves in the society.

Children from the very young age should be given this liberty to express what they feel is correct. Encourage and motivate them to speak rightly at the right place. And the parent should be a good listener. If they are wrong correct them and do not shout at them. They can correct them as and when the need arises. If the child knows we are their strength they will be ready to update us with all the small happenings around them.They must be ready to disclose any mis-happenings within their surroundings. Let them raise there voice when and wherever necessary.

Right from their young age they must be assured of the fact that "we are there for you". Because as and when the children start growing up their communication with us gradually reduce. They are in the comfort zone with their friends. During that time they are not ready to come up with their problems thinking they are grown ups and can handle all by themselves.

Long back when I was working in school, we had PTA meetings after every quarterly exam. It was compulsory for the parent to accompany their ward for every PTA meeting . In this meeting, it is duty of the class teacher and respective subject teacher to explain the child's academic and overall performance to the parent. Here we come across so many types of parents- some supporting their ward despite low performance and some who are totally against their wards academic despite getting good marks.

Their was an issue with a 2nd grade student. The child was hyper active which meant he behaved quite abnormal at times. He was admitted to this renowned school just because the parents are close to the Management committee members. In the beginning, the child was quiet later he started turning violent. He used to beat up other students. He used to disappear from class in pretext of going to the washroom. Moreover, breaking other children's stationery items. And finally never listens to the teachers. Few of his classmates were scared of him. So his teacher decided to put forward the matter to the Principal. They felt for the need of special school for the boy. He need to have extra care. The matter was conveyed to the parent. On hearing this, the parents of the boy lost temper and argued with the principal saying "my child is fine" and "you peoples are crazy". Its difficult to confront such parents. But anyway much later he felt that the child need special care

In the PTA meeting, we can see some of the children, when trying to put up their problems, the parents interrupt giving no way for the child to speak. As such the child is suppressed with emotions and anger. Better communication between the ward and parent can make the child shine like a star 🌟.

A child who knows to differentiate between good and bad in the community and acts accordingly will turn out to be a better citizen of that country.

With the hope that you all had a fine day, me signing of from this platform for today. Bye 👋 for now.

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