A Parent's Perspective

What's the difference between being a parent or a sibling? The difference is perspective. A child looks at their sibling and has a love for them that makes them want to protect them but a parent looks at a child and has this love that is absolutely indescribable and they would do anything to protect their child. Sometimes do love we have for our kids can make us miss things that are kids are trying to tell us and this is how our other children may notice something that we don't. Think about it...as a child you probably had things that you shared with your sibling or maybe your sibling could just pick up on it...did you're parents ever catch it? Most likely not. This is because our perspective is different and although we may love our children we can sometimes miss things. Don't let this fact discourage you and make you feel like a bad parent, you aren't! Spend some time with your child and have a deep talk with them about what's on their mind and if they would like to share anything. One of the biggest things that's important to a parent-child relationship is trust because that trust allows for a healthy communication between you to. Help your kids see that they can open up to you. Create a safe judgement free environment and don't be emotionally closed off...that is the most damaging thing you can do. Children need our support, encouragement but most of all our understanding.

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