One of many responsibilities of a parent
ISLAMABAD: Parents are the closest relations children have. They lovingly bring up their children; share their thoughts, problems, joys and grievances with them. Children turn to their parents for solutions to all their problems. They imitate their parent’s behaviours and attitudes both consciously and unconsciously. This puts greater responsibility on the parents for their children’s lives. We commonly see parents focusing on the negative things in society and worry that the same could happen to their child when they step out from the comforting and protective environment of their home. Hence, they are often very suspicious regarding the idea of allowing their children; especially their daughters to drive, pursue co-education, work outside of the home, and interacting with strangers, particularly men. I accept the fact that parents should be careful, but also think before 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 to and tackle difficult situations. I request all parents to communicate with their children to understand and encourage them, even though they may attempt to provide a protective and comfortable environment at home.
Rimsha Bashir
Published in The Express Tribune, October 19th, 2019.
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