Parents must instil confidence in their children and train them on how to react and tackle difficult situations
ISLAMABAD: Parents are the closest relations children have. Parents lovingly bring up their children, share their thoughts, problems, joys and grievances with them. Children turn to their parents for solution of their problems. Children imitate their parent’s behaviour and attitude consciously and unconsciously. This puts even more responsibility on the parents for their children’s lives.
We commonly see parents focusing on the negative aspects of society, worrying something similar would happen to their child. Hence, they are often very suspicious of allowing their children, especially their daughters to drive, pursue co-education, work outside home, and interact with strangers, particularly men. I accept the fact that parents should be careful, but disapprove of the concept of pulling their children away and preventing them from exploring the world due to the fear of them being impacted by negativity in society. Parents must instill confidence and strength in their children and train them on how to react and tackle difficult situations. I request all parents to communicate with their children and to understand and encourage them, even though they may attempt to provide a protective and comfortable environment at home.
Mirza Waqar Baig
Published in The Express Tribune, December 23rd, 2019.
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