how do you feel when your child critize ur parenting skills ?

India
September 8, 2009 8:04am CST
lately my younger sister had been at loggerheads with my dad on every trivial issue possible.but yesterday it was too bad when she blamed dad for not being rich , for not being able to provide her with a comfortable life. i saw poor dad withtears in my eyes.i really felt too helpless as i know becoz of his soft nature he had failed to discipline us early from childhood and becoz of his spendthriftness we have ende up having loans rather than any assests.i too somewhere agree with my sister but i feel sorry for my father too for he had tried his level best but he wasn't smart enough to make it up. i really at a dilemma whether to scold my sister or to try and soothe dad .
1 response
• Philippines
9 Sep 09
I must admit, I am one of those fathers who can say that I am not being a good provider lately. But I am very happy that my daughter is not scolding me, but rather asking me why such things are happening. When I answered her that my previous work has been affected with the global economic crisis, she understand and even willing to help by saving her allowance. Therefore, I think it's the role of parents to explain well to their children what's happening around them. With this, the closeness within the family and the open communication really matter. Thanks!
• India
11 Sep 09
i wish my dad understands that communication is the lifeline of any relationship.i will try to create an oppurtunity to enhance communication among we family members .it might help us see eachother's view