In today's fast-paced world, with tight schedules, and no time to spare, the nature of most modern-day metropolitan families has radically changed. What once used to be a leisurely, slow meal, where stories were told, and bonds were tightened, has now become a quick dinner by the laptop, in your room. The dot come age has truly brought the world together, but the ones closest have been pulled apart.
Parents and children having a skewed relationship is a household story today. The generation gap seems to be wider than it has ever been. The question that most parents of today are trying to find an answer to remains, "How do we bond with our children?"
Listen - Teenagers are at an age, where they are stuck in a strange dilemma - they're neither as mature adults, nor are they immature like children. They need constant gratification to reassure them that people around them have acknowledged their growth. They're going through a confusing time in their life, and parents sometimes just need to lend a listening ear and a caring shoulder.
Talk - Children, both teenagers and otherwise are constantly learning new things, and absorbing different details and their brain is constantly processing. In this situation, they need an outlet, they have a lot to say. Parents must make sure they talk to them, about everything under the sun.
Books, often act as excellent ice breakers, parents can recommend books that they loved as kids; this leads to the creation of a shared legacy and a sense of belonging.
Further, dinner table conversation can revolve around your favorite author, an alternative ending to a story, or how Mr. A, instead of Mrs. B should have been the murderer in the last mystery book you read!
If your child loves reading, what better way to spend time with your child than being their reading partner!
Little things - Bonding with your children is really not a herculean task, they're mini versions of you after all! It is the little things that matter - understanding your child's point of view, instead of reprimanding them, spending quality time together, listening to their endless rants about their classmates and teachers, and the most effective way - bonding over your favorite books!
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