How to keep best relationship with kids?

@utsadetti (4589)
United States
December 12, 2006 8:38am CST
I have two kids, still 2 year old boy and 5 months baby. They are like the most precious thing in the world. But when i met my boss in New Jersey. He has a miserable life. He divorced. Now his son and doughter never call him. They live with their own family. So my boss feel lonely. He is 57 year old now. He often day dreams in the past time, 30 years before. when he still had happy family with a handsome boy and a beautiful little girl. I don't want to be like my boss in my future life. How do I give the best education and how should i maintain the best relationship with my little kids?
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• Pakistan
12 Dec 06
if you don't want to be like your boss...then u should have a good character....most children in the west don't like their parents because their parents have extra marital affairs and other things like that...so you should make your character strong ..your children will always respect you ....
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
12 Dec 06
So if our behaviour n character are bad in front of our children, they will copy or even underestimate us? and it will bring them disobeying whatever we are asking them to do. like that?
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• Pakistan
14 Dec 06
exactly!
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
22 Dec 06
thats it.
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@Ravenladyj (22904)
• United States
12 Dec 06
realize that your children are not you or anyone else in the family, they are their own seperate being with thoughts, feelings, opinions etc of their own. Be their friend without losing the role of parent. Listen to them, take their feelings into consideration, let them have a say in family decisions, spend time with them, praise them but scold them when they misbehave, always always always let them know they are important and that you love them no matter what...Dont judge them, never be hurtful to them no matter how much they may tick you off....always let them know you are there for them and they can come to you with any issues or troubles they may have....
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
12 Dec 06
That's it. Good. Thank for your advice.
• United States
12 Dec 06
the best gift you can give your kids is your time. when they grow up, they wont remember things you bought them (for the most part) or even a lot of places you go, but they will remember how much you were around for them. you have to stay involved in their lives, even when they get to the age where they dont want you to. your boss's kids obviously remember him in a non-flattering way which is why they dont want anything to do with him. all i can say is love your kids more than anything, let them know how much you do and give them every moment you can. it will impact them like nothing else.
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
12 Dec 06
yeah, i got the point! No matter how rich we are, the important is how much care we give?
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@prenuer (277)
• United States
12 Dec 06
As they are growing, make sure to parent them. You are not their friend, you are their parent. Don't let them walk all over you. Don't walk all over them. As they get older, accept that they are going to pull away from you. This is natural. It is your job as the parent to keep the line of communication open. If you have done your job correctly, they will come back. (How old are your bosses kids. Under 30, they are still developing into themselves.)Unfortunately, their is know way of knowing how well you did your job until you look back when they are older. Just do your best and accept the fact that you are going to make mistakes. And so are they.
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
14 Dec 06
Yeah, parents know that they should do good to children. But whenever they loose control, everthing mess up.
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• United States
12 Dec 06
don't try and be your kids friends be the mother or father
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
12 Dec 06
So they will obey and are afraid of us?
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@taruha (559)
• United States
12 Dec 06
the wayto maintain best relationship with the children is to become their age while handling them. you must prove or show to them that you are equal to him and a friend.for smaller children, carrying in arms and talking to them in their own language will really add up to the intimacy.
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
12 Dec 06
Becoming their age while handling them sometimes driving us crazy. Because what they have in their age are often considered naughty by parents.
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• United States
12 Dec 06
Just always be open to talk to them and don't judge them and lecture them right away but openly talk to them. I remember as a teen I was always fighting with my parents and I moved out at 16. I did that because they would always yell at me and assume things about me that were not true! They didn't listen to me saying things like I didn't do that or that's not me! So I would get mad cause all they would do is yell and I moved out. So don't do that same mistake!
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
12 Dec 06
Yeah, thanks thanks thanks. I feel crazy if my kids fighting with me. I 100% agree with you. Instead of fighting, i'll try to enter their world, enjoy the time with them. I try not to control them. Once again thanks.
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@srhelmer (7029)
• Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
12 Dec 06
Try to spend every free minute with them. If you have to work around the house, let them help. Young kids are great because they want to be like their parents. My daughter idolizes me because I was able to hang Christmas lights on the house.
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
12 Dec 06
That's right lol.
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@prenuer (277)
• United States
12 Dec 06
As they are growing, make sure to parent them. You are not their friend, you are their parent. Don't let them walk all over you. Don't walk all over them. As they get older, accept that they are going to pull away from you. This is natural. It is your job as the parent to keep the line of communication open. If you have done your job correctly, they will come back. (How old are your bosses kids. Under 30, they are still developing into themselves.)Unfortunately, their is know way of knowing how well you did your job until you look back when they are older. Just do your best.
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
12 Dec 06
What if they really become different from what we expect them to be? like, instead of imitating us, he/she tries to immitate what their friends do.
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@amber81 (288)
• United States
12 Dec 06
I am a firm beliver so to say on Teach your kids that Family is whats most important! .... umm i think you should spend all your extra time with your kids... weather its playing a game,watching a movie,talking,or even with your 5 month ... during his/her feeding.... cherish EVERY moment... and just try your best to raise them in the right direction! ...
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@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
12 Dec 06
but people say that after the age of 16 our kids not belong to us anymore, they belong to their girl or boy friend? They won't obey us anymore.
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@smbilalshah (1316)
• Pakistan
13 Dec 06
keep a smily face give em candy bribe n theyll b urs ah yes beware some kids r devils in disguise hhehehe :)
• Pakistan
13 Dec 06
well ofcourse sometimes u have to b strict or even punish em physically even if u dont want to but thats how u can on;ly bring em up as good citizens of the society
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
14 Dec 06
yeah, evil and devil are around our kids.
@SageMother (2277)
• United States
22 Dec 06
One thing I always tell parents is to stop talking so much. Many parents address every little issue, manipulate their kids for their own satisfaction, and basically train the kids to tune them out. Be quiet. That way, your voice will carry weight when you are dealing with social and behavioural issues as they grow older. When you absolutely must address issues, and here I am thinking about offspring over the age of 5, stop and think before you let your reactions fall out all over the place. Well thought out wording can prevent a child's becoming a silent fixture in your household. He or she has to trust that you are not going to lose your mind if they come to you with a problem, especially during their teen years. You are building the foundations now, don't miss the opportunity. Remembering that your child is not an empty vessel when they are born, along with remembering that their world will be very different from what you grew up in, will keep you mindful of the disrespect that most parents show their kids. Examine a situation before you start creating guidelines for dating, appearance and those other things that cause conflict. Get those priorities figured out. Your goal is a happy, expressive, child who you maintain a civil relationship with. Pink hair will probably not be that important in the grand scheme of things. Since you boss seems to confide in you, you might ask him what he thinks has caused the problems between himself and his offspring. His explanation might be a real eye opener. Good Luck!
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
22 Dec 06
yeah, that's difficult, though. parents think that they can control their kids for their best. Kids try to be free and not controlled by parents. That's like a war US and Iraq.
• Philippines
20 Dec 06
my 2 kids - i love my kids
i think communicate with ur children, spend most of your time with them, make them feel that u love them so much, comfort them, love them. i think that it
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
21 Dec 06
That what most parents want to do. But most doesn't have time to do it.
22 Dec 06
I have a 17 yr old daughter and 13 yr old son. I have maintained a healthy relationship with both although as they have grown it has become harder. If you provide a safe and caring life for your kids but allow them the independence to grow on their own and make mistakes you cannot go wrong. They will constantly challenge you but be fair and consistent and they will learn what is and isn't acceptable and respect you for it. Too many parents control their children, involving themselves in every aspect of their lives. Once they get into the teenage years they see their friends as more important than their parents and the typical generation gap occurs. However, this does not mean you loose your children but you develop a different relationship with them, which I am enjoying at the moment. Every year of your childs life is a learing curve for both of you and my advise to myself is to think what I was like at that age and give them the same freedom my mum gave me. Maybe your boss missed out on quality time with his children or he may have not been a nice dad. Maybe he should make the first move and call them. Most children crave their parents love. Anyway just because it has happened to him does not mean it will happen to you. Even by you writing this message proves that you love your children and would never let yourself get into this situation. I wish you success and happiness with your children.
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
22 Dec 06
yeah, you must be very happy to have a healthy life with your children. Life will bloom in your family. I agree with you. what we seed is what we harvest later.
• India
13 Dec 06
dont run after money, fame, a high-paying career, a night-life and such which will definitely keep you away from your kids. you have to prioritise your goals in life. if you give more importance to materials pleasures, your kids will grow up the same way and will evaluate everything in terms of cash or kind. if, however, you give more importance to simple living & high thinking you will hopefully have a close-knit happy family till your kids branch out. there's no guarantee that they will care for you after that, but you dont end up with a guilty conscience either.
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
15 Dec 06
Yeah, you gave great advice.
• Philippines
13 Dec 06
you should keep in touch with your children, there should always be communication even if you are busy with your work, that will make your family relationship have a strong bond. try doing some family activities like going to a picnic together, going to the beach, or visiting a relative together... i think the best way to keep your relationship with your kids is your presence...
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
15 Dec 06
It's the ideal. it seems difficult.
@shyam4uall (1002)
• India
14 Dec 06
My Mother My friend - My Mother My friend
Just to built a healthy relation with ur child u need to spend most of ur time with ur child..U have to spend as much time as possible with them.... U should be a friend rather than a mother and try to solve their problems with friends point of view rather than a mother...U require openness in ur talking and thinking when dealing anything with or regarding ur child...
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
15 Dec 06
Yeah you are right. Thanks buddy.
@sivaguru (502)
• India
13 Dec 06
go to ur child life and make u as a child ,then u can maintain a good relationship
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
15 Dec 06
yeah. but it's hard, though
• India
13 Dec 06
Just always be open to talk to them
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
15 Dec 06
yeah, thanks.
• India
13 Dec 06
The best way to keep a best relationship with your kid is to have a very good relationship with your spouse, it all starts from there, the best gift a parent can give a child is to give him/her the love of both the parents, so it is very important for one to feel very good with there spouse. The child feels very confident, this brings about all the positive development in their mental and physical make make up.
@utsadetti (4589)
• United States
15 Dec 06
It's true, Many parents hard to do it.