" Oh Sally I"m so glad you"re back I thought you"d been abducted, I was just about to call the police never scare me like that ever again I know your sorry it's okay dear how about a nice cup of tea soft drink Sally are you sure that's good for you don't want to get plump like my girlfriend Dina's daughter Tracey got a pound and a half on her that one how bout you pluck my eyebrows darl, that will be relaxing study to do? Oh ok if your poor mothers not important no Sally you go study I"ll just read my Woman's Day for the third time because your father's too stingy to buy me the next issue- and so on
This may seem to you as forcing communication, but nevertheless your child needs to know they are loved. The more you try to become interested in what they are doing, the more you as a parent are communicating love. The most opportune times for communicating love are; while your child is watching a television programme or on the computer; while they are getting ready to go out; when their friends are present and of course the classic non-avoidance situation of travelling in the car. .
Secondly, it is important for all good parents to Create a Positive Atmosphere. By providing your children with positive family time, you can create a loving caring and encouraging environment. You may be thinking, "Well Dr. Knowital how am I supposed to do that?" Well I suggest that weekly, preferably on a Saturday night, you as parents insist on at least five hours of quality board games, cards, marshmallows and discussion on current events and politics. Memories such as these weekly events will be cherished by your children in the many years to come. .
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All good parents Understand the Secrets of Balanced Discipline. I would recommend that a tight noose of control be kept by parents at all times. A subtle but effective way to keep this control is as follows. When a friend of your child rings the household, and you happen to answer this call, before handing the phone over to your child, the role of inquisitor may be assumed.