Excellent Ways To Connect With Your Children

Build Mutual Respect

Children need to learn to respect their parents as an authority figure, their caregiver, and disciplinary. Communicating rules, explaining consequences of breaking those rules, and enforcing those rules are three steps to gain a child's respect. Also, avoid giving them everything that they want, as this does not lead to respect, but rather the opposite effect and leads to spoiled, ungrateful children. Do not forget that respect is a two-way street. Parents need to learn to respect their children as individuals, as well as their space to grow, discover and learn. Provide them with the freedom to have their own experiences and make their own mistakes. Parents need to also keep their promises and prioritize fulfilling them, as the children are watching their parent's actions, not just following their words.

Finally, a parent needs to take some personal time and connect with themselves as well.