A parent's main role is to provide emotional safety. A parent does not need to fix a child's social problems. The child needs a secure place to return to.
By Pawan Nayar · from the LLOS AI Learning record
A parent's main role is to provide emotional safety.
A parent does not need to fix a child's social problems. The child needs a secure place to return to.
A parent should be an emotional anchor for a child. This means being a safe and stable place. The parent does not need to solve all the child's social problems. The child needs to know there is always a safe place to go home to. This helps the child feel secure. The parent offers comfort and understanding. The parent is not a social engineer. The parent is a safe harbor.
A child feels sad because friends did not invite the child to play. The parent listens to the child. The parent offers comfort. The parent does not call the other children's parents. The parent does not try to force the child to make new friends. The child feels safe sharing feelings with the parent. The child knows the parent will always be there.
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A parent's main role is to provide emotional safety. A parent does not need to fix a child's social problems. The child needs a secure place to return to.