43. Children should see their parents as
their greatest cheerleaders and
coaches, knowing a coach won’t be
misleading or overly positive, but
constructive and goal-oriented.
44. Parents are the primary educators of
the children. The home is really their
first school.
All of a sudden you now need to shift gear fast, on time, on the dot, from being a parent, to being a teacher/tutor, to housekeeper, adviser, disciplinarian, . Plus it forced us to also stay at home because we also WFH. While we do our work, we also have to make sure that our children are doing what they have to do.
The worst is: Students social skills are affected. They feel alone – together with only their screens or gadgets with them. This is worrisome.
Remember that what may seem trivial to you could mean the world to your teen. They may be anxious about maintaining friendships or worrying about their future. Don’t downplay the importance of these concerns to make your teen feel better. Instead, take time to hear out their concerns and give validating statements such as, “I know you are anxious about losing your friends, and I understand how much that is weighing on you.”
Gives them hope.
Remember that you’re not alone in this journey. Check in with other parents to see what they’ve found effective or to ask if they need help. Share your concerns and useful hints. If you need contact information for other parents or resources, reach out to the PTA or your child’s school. It is important that we all work together as a community for the good of our children and families.