Probably the most common issue parents raise with me is that their kids do not listen to them at home.We get them everything they ask for – favourite
food, toys, dress, sweets and even electronic items. We give them pocket money. In spite of all this, they do not listen to us. 🙁
Who is responsible? I squarely lay the blame at the parents’ feet. My only question to them is, “How much time have you spent with your kid(s) in the last 24 hours? Taking them to movies, restaurants, shopping malls, etc does not count. Have you sat down and participated in an activity that your kid suggested or loves doing. Have you down that without prejudice or complaining? Have you discovered that there is another side to your kid(s) as you spent this quality time with them. If you have not done this, it is no wonder that your kids does not listen to you. You are just the genie who fulfils his desires, not the special man who spends time with them.
Most parents are working couples who drag their work back home. They attend to household chores. They are too tired to keep aside some time for their kids. They are never done checking their mobiles. They are so stressed that they aren’t able to tolerate the slightest whims of their kids. Hence the kids keep their safe distance from their parents. As years roll by, this distance translates to paying no attention to the demands of the parents. The role of a parent is relegated to that of a bystander.
If you want to steer clear of this scenario, start today. Change yourself. Spend at least 2 hours of quality time with your kids without judging them or advising them on how to do things. Just become one with them and rediscover your childhood.
You will be amazed at how well they listen to you the next time !
Agree with you 100% Vijay.
As you sow, so shall you reap !! 🙂