Parenting with Affection
Parenting with Affection
“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family” according to Virginia Satir. Parenting involves more than just meeting the basic needs of children, such as food and shelter. Many parents have a hard time showing affection to their children and fail to realize that in order for children to grow up to their full potential, parents must make sure to provide them with structure and love.
Structure is what gives organization; without structure life is unorganized. Children rely on their parents from the moment they are born and need to be guided throughout their childhood. Structure is the skeleton that holds everything in its place and in return balances life. Even as adults we find structure to be the key of what balances our sanity. Although structure and discipline come hand in hand we must learn not to abuse the power of discipline. It is important to keep our children well balanced in all aspects of life; mentally, physically and emotionally. This is one of the reasons Barry said she felt a panic, a panic that strikes children when they are lost. Barry’s parents were too busy with other household problems and did not provide structure to their children. This instilled panic and resulted in deprivation of love.
Love is an essential part of life; it is what makes people feel accepted without judgment. Without love people feel disconnected and afraid of the world. Parents are the first form of love children will experience. It demonstrates how people feel about each other as well as strengthen our self-esteem. Love teaches people how to forgive and helps us become a better person inside and out. Too often parents oversee this need due to busy lifestyles or perhaps they themselves were never shown the affection of love. Barry stated, her absence
“Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible – the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family” according to Virginia Satir. Parenting involves more than just meeting the basic needs of children, such as food and shelter. Many parents have a hard time showing affection to their children and fail to realize that in order for children to grow up to their full potential, parents must make sure to provide them with structure and love.
Structure is what gives organization; without structure life is unorganized. Children rely on their parents from the moment they are born and need to be guided throughout their childhood. Structure is the skeleton that holds everything in its place and in return balances life. Even as adults we find structure to be the key of what balances our sanity. Although structure and discipline come hand in hand we must learn not to abuse the power of discipline. It is important to keep our children well balanced in all aspects of life; mentally, physically and emotionally. This is one of the reasons Barry said she felt a panic, a panic that strikes children when they are lost. Barry’s parents were too busy with other household problems and did not provide structure to their children. This instilled panic and resulted in deprivation of love.
Love is an essential part of life; it is what makes people feel accepted without judgment. Without love people feel disconnected and afraid of the world. Parents are the first form of love children will experience. It demonstrates how people feel about each other as well as strengthen our self-esteem. Love teaches people how to forgive and helps us become a better person inside and out. Too often parents oversee this need due to busy lifestyles or perhaps they themselves were never shown the affection of love. Barry stated, her absence