Bridging Communication Gap
The existence of communication gap between parents and children has served as a barrier for creating a healthy relationship in a family. Age gap is the primary reason for the prevalence of communication gap. This is divulged everyday in a local radio station that explicitly states, “If the music is too loud for you, then you’re too old.” Parents need to accept and respect if not appreciate the “music” of the younger generation. Similarly, children must learn to accept and respect the “music” of the older generation.
Time is a crucial factor in bridging communication gap between parents and children. Children feel important when their parents spend time with them. This is true because when little interaction is present between parents and children, children think and feel that their parents do not care about them. Children also feel important when their parents take time off from work to be with them because they feel that they are valued more than work. This problem is common among many families because many parents work day and night just to give their children a good future. As a result, parents have no more time for their children. Children on the other hand, may be appreciative of the financial support that their parents offer them but as much as children need money, they need their parents even more. Also, when quality time is spent each day together, relating to the attitude of each other becomes easier. Familiarity will be developed and eventually, if both parties make enough effort, a bond will be created between them. The experiences that they spent together may also establish memories that can be treasured in the future.
Subsequently, through time, parents and children would learn...
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...ication gap. Accepting however should be done only if morals and values are still present in the actions of each other. If not, intervention should be done. Lessening the communication gap between parents and children doesn’t only mean improving their relationship but also they should exert extra effort to make each other better persons. If parents and children have a good relationship and are both effective in helping each other improve as persons, then both of them
Bridging Communication Gap can truly say that they have succeeded in bridging their communication gap.
The involvement of every family is required in battling against communication gap. The battle is won only if both parents and children work together if not, the family faces defeat. The consequences of the defeat are so unbearable that each family is left with only one good choice, which is to win.
In conclusion, the affect of the relationship largely depends on the quality of communication between parents and children. The parents’ may need to examine their children’s objection, and vice versa. This can be shown in “Romeo and Juliet”, “Her Father” and “My father thought it Bloody Queer”, where all parents have lack of communication with their children. They show their parental love by deciding what the best is for their children; they insist their children to do as they are told. As a result, children attitude begins to change as their parents have neglected their feeling. This causes suffering for parents and children which may end their relationship.
There are many different relationships that children develop as they grow, babies know that they cry to get attention from their parent for food or just a cuddle this is the beginning of learning to build relationships. Every child and family are different in how they believe relationships should be made and who children are allowed to talk to or be around so everyone is different when it comes to who they trust or get along with. Relationships children and young people may have are: parental, carer, sibling, family, friendship, emotional, acquaintance and professional. Parental/carer is the relationship between the child and the person who is their main carer(s).
Most of us think that we listen well, but we don’t. Not really hearing what others are trying to say can get costly. When people don’t feel heard they tend to get irritated, confused, and pull away from each other. In the book, “Why Don’t We Listen Better?” Petersen describes in detail communication in five sections. Petersen’s communication consists of two people who connect on a gut level through a respectful talking and listening interaction. One person takes the role of the talker and his or her goal is to share his or her thoughts and feelings. The other person takes the role of the listener and clarifies what the talker says in a safe and understanding environment.
Effective communication is important when working with children and young people. Effective communication is good as it helps make relationships between the child and adult, this will further the children’s communication skills and they will then be able to make friends. Communication is also important as it’s how we express and share our feelings, needs and ideas, that’s why it’s important for adults to make good relationships with the children. Children should feel comfortable and relaxed when communicating as this makes them more likely to enjoy communication and be able to discuss any problems to the adults.
As part of my HNC study, I have been asked to write a reflective account based on a particular incident where I overcame the barriers of communication with a service user. To respect and retain confidentiality as outlined in the data protection act 1998 and within the organisational policy, I will refer to the individual as Mrs X. (Gov.uk, 2016). To assist me in my process of reflection, I will be using Gibbs (1988) Reflective Cycle; this six stage model will help by giving structure to my reflection.
Increasing divorce rate - a.... ... middle of paper ... ... Offspring’s adjustment relies on certain factors: socioeconomic status, parental disaster and relationships between parents and children. Despite the divorce, some children are able to skip these difficulties, if parents are aware of the proper approach (attitude) to children. Children feel honored when parents have a kind relationship with each other and take care of their children. Therefore, parents should sustain (encourage, continue) pertinence with children after separation, and only in that case children can cope with pain (hardship, adversity) and become more successful.
Children enter the world as part of preexisting systems. They enter parental systems and families that already have rules, roles and boundaries, and more are made as children grow and the family develops. These transitions can be confusing and challenging for all members involved leading to feelings of fear, anger and even helplessness. Members within the family strive to feel competent and grasp at a sense of security as their family structure and organization shifts with each new addition or change. Normal family development is a delicate balance between change and stability. The most important rules to help maintain a sense of stability and security within the family, according to Virginia Satir, are the ones that govern communication (Bitter, 2009, p. 125). Rules via communication can be verbal or nonverbal but are usually intended to provide children safety as they advance outside the home. However, children hear absolutes in rules such as “Always listen to your elders,” which quickly becomes impossible to follow all the time. Children begin to question such rules and parental authority begins to lose weight. Children also learn rules by observing the behavior of their parents, who typically do not follow the absolutes in rules they give their children. According to Satir, in healthy families, rules are few and consistently applied and are humanly possi...
Baumrind felt that there were four parts of parent-child interactions: parental control, maturity demands, and clarity of communication and nurturance. “Parental Control” is linked to matters like applying rules. “Maturity demand” is the parental expectancy that children preform up to their potential. “Clarity of communication” mirrors the parents’ willingness to communicate with their children, implore their views and use reasoning to gain
Effective communication is a key principle for developing positive relationships with children, young people and adults. By ensuring that communication is effective it provides clarity on what behaviour is expected and a clear understanding of the tasks. In providing this children and young people will feel they are able to join in and it also provides positive experiences in variety of situations. The result is children will feel more at ease within the school setting and with those around them. By listening to what a child, young person or adult has to say a sense of value and self-worth can be achieved, which forms another factor in developing positive relationships, trust.
As each parent commits to the concept of focusing on the well-being of the children, children will learn by example. The difference is the communication method.
No communication can cause many problems in the behavior in children later in life, especially in the developing relationship.
Therefore, it is vital, that we give the time for talk without being insulted or insult, as we are all going through a process of growth also for our parents.
According to the understanding and knowledge of Developmental Psychology, examining the relationship between a parent and child communication skills becomes an important issue in today’s society. Parents should be aware of this stage within their child(rens) life. With the help of an article, defining the importance and performance of developing adolescences will be discussed.
Rossi, A., & Rossi, P. (1990). Of human bonding: Parent-child relations across the life course .
Educators today, recognize positive influence of parental involvement fosters higher student academic achievement levels (Danielson, 2006; Jacobs & Kritsonis, 2007). One crucial element of parental involvement is effective communication between parents and teachers. Research show parents prefer to establish informal relationships with frequent open and non-judgmental exchanges with their children's teachers (Eberly, Joshi, & Konzal, 2005). Accordingly, this article is to explore key research-based recommendations for school administrators and teacher leaders to identify and overcome communication barriers with parents.