The SHKP Club previously invited the popular radio host and child-rearing expert Michael Leung, to share with its members how to be a good companion to child through a talk. According to Michael Leung, 'companions' refers to people who work together in the same organisation striving toward the same purpose. If we name this organisation 'family', then its purpose should be 'living happily'. In order to achieve that goal, we must try to close gaps, create mutual trust and foster communication for better cooperation. He also shared the following three key concepts about parenting:
1. Closing the gaps with your child:
- Love what he/she loves
- Make time to spend together
- Cherish trust
- Stay young at heart
- Work together
2. Creating mutual trust:
- For your child to trust you, you must trust him/her first
- Share your feelings more often with your child
- Make good on promises to your child
- Respect your child (both in words and attitude)
- Be patient, don't rush it
- Let your actions show your trust on your child
3. Dealing with unreasonable requests from your child:
- Set rules in advance
- Distinguish between 'needs' and 'wants'
- Get to the root of problems
- Be a role model
- Sometimes you 'can' compromise with your child
- Learn how to say 'no' and provide an explanation
- Ensure that both parents are sending the same message
- Care about your child's emotions
- Always encourage good behavior
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