Wednesday 28 November 2018

How I lost my Innocence at 7 years in My Father’s House


Courtesy: vishwavani.news
Home is meant to be the safest space and parents the greatest protectors. At least that is what I believed till the day when my world turned upside down. 

Having grown up in a typical Coastal family, having relatives at home was the norm. We were all a big happy family with relatives who received financial support from my parents. Our home was their home.

Tuesday 13 November 2018

Parental Influence on Children Character Formation

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Who and how you turn out in life is your character influenced by multiple factors. Some of these factors are; parenting, environment & exposure, life experience, genetic makeup & cognitive abilities, material possession, religion, media, and socialization.

Despite there being numerous influences on character parenting plays a key role. Parents are the first contact children have in this world, their nurturing role is directly linked to character. Whatever you do as a parent, good or bad, influences your children. This equally extends to your presence, involvement, and absence in their life.

Saturday 10 November 2018

Parenting In The Digital Age - Pampering


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What is Pampering?

There is a close relationship between Loving, Pampering, and Spoiling. 

Pampering-catering for one's needs and desires excessively, which in turn adversely affects his character and attitude towards life.

Tuesday 6 November 2018

Parental Absence and Effects on Children

Definition

Parental absence is the temporary or extended absence of one or more parents. 

Parental absence can be because of a mental illness, personality disorder, or something else such as a job, career goal, or educational endeavor among other reasons.