It is important to resolve misunderstandings. How? We tell you!
All of us are prone to misunderstandings at various junctures throughout our lifetime. No matter how hard one tries, misunderstandings tend to creep in out of nowhere. Misunderstandings are powerful enough to cause long-term rifts and arguments. Therefore, it happens to be in everybody’s best interest to keep misunderstandings at bay (for as long as possible).
In this article...
- Listen to your child
- Timing is important
- Search for a solution
Children, especially teenagers, are prone to misunderstandings and misjudgements. There are times when children might end up getting into heated arguments with their parents. Chances are, this might be due to premature evaluation (in most cases). However, all of it can be avoided by taking a few tips and tricks into consideration:
Listen to your child
Misunderstandings pop into the picture in the absence of common ground. Common grounds can be attained only when you hold detailed discussions with your children. Remember to keep it as candid and informal as you possibly can. Well, that is because you can’t let solemnity get the better of your little ones. Hold a freewheeling chat and try to get a deeper dive into the mind of your child.
As a parent, you need to step into the shoes of your child to know what his/her problems and insecurities are.
Timing is important
There’s a right time for just about everything, isn’t there? If you are planning to talk to your child about the misunderstandings that have crept in, then ensure that you end up saying the right thing at the right time. The idea is to keep the misinterpretations out of the picture while giving rise to mutual consent. Therefore, timing is of utmost importance.
Talking to your child over the weekend is definitely a great idea as there’s ample time at hand to hold a hearty and detailed discussion.
Search for a solution
Yes, the ultimate goal behind any discussion is to search for a potent solution. There are misunderstandings and arguments every step of the way, but these can all be solved by having a calm head upon the shoulders.
As a parent, you need to listen carefully to what your child has to say. Listen to him/her and suggest a way out of troubled waters. The thing is: parents, too, go through a number of insecurities during their childhood. Therefore, they have a pretty good idea about the various insecurities that might end up overpowering children.
Misunderstandings can always be solved if we keep an open mind and listen carefully to what others have to say.
(Gulraj Bedi is a freelance writer with Children's Community Foundation)
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