PARENTS INVOLVEMENT

Parents Involvement

Parents Involvement

Introduction

Communication is the exchange of information between two or more people. This can be verbal, such as when two people talk, or can be non-verbal, as the information we perceive through the expression on the face of a person who gestural let you know if she is angry or happy; within communication Nonverbal communication is very important physics: a kiss, a handshake or a huge amount of data transferred. Communication can be positive, negative, effective or ineffective.

Benefits: It is important for parents to communicate openly and effectively with their children for several reasons:

Effective communication and emotional benefits is for life to children and each family member.

Relationships between parents and children greatly improved when there is effective communication.

If communication between parents and children is good, relationships are good too. . Children begin to shape their ideas and opinions about themselves based on the communication they receive from parents.

When parents communicate effectively with their children, show them respect. Children begin to feel that their parents listen and understand which increases their self-esteem.

If parents communicate well with children, is more likely that their children are more willing to do what you asked, because these kids know what their parents expect from them, and is more likely to be kept. Furthermore, these children are more apt to feel secure in their position in the family, and may be more cooperative.

If, however, communication between parents and children is ineffective or negative, can make children think, first of all, they are not important, that no one listens and no one understands, and secondly also thinks that their parents are not helpful and do not generate confidence.

Keep conversations brief. The goal is for parents to pass information to their children slowly and make sure children are aware and understand what they are told. Ask questions indicated. Some questions help keep the course of a conversation, while others may stop short. Parents should try to answer simple questions in their conversations with their children. These questions often require detailed answers that will keep the conversation interesting. Open questions begin with the words "what," when, "who", or "as" are often very helpful for children to feel comfortable. Parents should avoid questions that require only yes or no answers. Although questions indicated support in the conversation, parents need to be careful not to ask many questions when talking with their children. When this happens, the conversations become questioning and children are not interested in participating. Express your ideas and opinions with your children when you contact them.

For communication to be effective there must be two sides. Not only parents should be available for their children and ready to listen, so that effective communication takes place, should also be prepared to share ideas and feelings with their children. Parents can teach their children many things, such as morals and values, expressing their ideas and opinions. Admit when you do not know something. When children ask questions that parents cannot answer, admit that parents cannot know the ...