Show
your love
“Even as kids reach adolescence, they need more than ever for us to watch over them. Adolescence is not about letting go. It’s about hanging on during a very bumpy ride”- Ron Taffel.
Here is a quiz for all my sweet loving
parents. Please honestly answer the below questions: - Yes (Y)/ No (N).
a.
Do
you accept your child’s weakness?
b.
Do
you often play with them (even with your grownups)?
c.
Do
you allow them to make mistakes (of course rectification is important)
d.
Do
you allow them to figure out solutions to their problems (with your help and
guidance)?
e.
Do
you use empathy rather than punishing them for the mistakes?
f.
Do
you accept your mistakes and say “will you please forgive me” or “can I rectify
my mistake?
g.
Do
you talk to them every day?
h.
In
a day do you say, “I love you” or hug them, even for no reason?
i.
Do
you respect their privacy?
j.
Do
you ensure that they eat a healthy meal every day?
k.
Do
you value their simple efforts?
l.
Do
you appreciate their decisions?
m.
Can
you identify when they are stressed, tired or exhausted?
n.
Do
you often read/sign/dance with them?
o.
Do
you eat a family meal together at least once in a day? (Any meal breakfast/
lunch/dinner).
p.
Do
you turn off your cell phones, laptops or computer when the kids call you?
q.
Do
you speak with them with a softer tone of voice?
r.
Do
you control your anger when you are not in a good mood or upset about
something?
s.
Do
you trust them and show your trust?
t.
Can
they openly share their feeling with you?
If most of the answers to the above
questions are YES than Congratulations you show your child your love for them.
Yes, I mean it. We don't have to buy expensive gifts or plan big holiday trips
or throw a huge birthday party for them to show our love. On the contrary, if
you really want your child to love you shift your focus on practicing all the
above 20 points and converting each of them into a BIG YES and it's a secret to
love your child unconditionally!
x
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