You have been nominated by the senior students to give a talk at a parents evening about what creates a good parent-child relationship

One can only imagine how complex of being a parent is, but maintaining a close relationship can ensure the parents always connected with their child. One attribute that the parent should have is providing individualized attention to his/her child. Children who receive individualized attention from their parents have a sense of contentment because they feel significant to their parents. Some parents should have special nights or “standing dates” with their children to create one on one opportunity. For examples, whether it is a walk around the neighborhood, a special trip to a vacation, or just a movie night with just the two of you. The attention given leads the way to the successful communication between parents and children.

Second, a role-model parent should possess the characteristic of love. Parents need to show their children that they do love and care for them. Simply saying “I love you” goes a long way toward developing and then strengthening a relationship. Tell your child you love them every day, no matter his or her age. Even on after a parent-child disagreement, when you don’t exactly “like your child” at that moment, it is more important than ever to express your love.

Lastly, parents sometimes inadvertently miss out on opportunities to forge closer relationship by not allowing their child to help them with various tasks and chores. Unloading groceries after going to the store is a good example of something that children of most ages can and should assist with. Choosing which shoes look better with your dress lets a child know you value her opinion. Of course, if you ask, be prepared to accept the choice and live with the choice made because it always will be ones that you remember.

As a conclusion, it is very important to celebrate each child individually. They need to know that you believe they are a priority in your life. Children can observe excessive stress and notice when they feel you are not paying them attention. In fact, a parent needs to be as much of a role-model to his or her children as possible in order to build an intimate relationship with them. I will end my speech by reinstating that children grew up fast, and every day is special with them. Thus, take advantage of your precious time while you have it.