We tend to invest our time and money in the things we care about and neglect our relationships with those close to us. Especially the father-son relationship, many people don't know how to improve this relationship and think it is complicated.
Parent-child psychology experts say that the father's company is very important to the child's mental health, otherwise the child is more likely to be insecure, insecure, and have a variety of psychological problems.
The father and the child establish a good relationship of trust and pay attention to the child's personality development, which is very important for the child's life. Children who grow up in this environment tend to have stronger psychological endurance and more optimistic coping with difficulties. To improve the parent-child relationship, you can try from the following aspects.
1. Cultivate common interests
Father-son relationships can sometimes feel tense, especially when your interests seem like two extremes. With a little effort, though, you can usually find something that interests both parties.
These shared interests allow you to discover some commonalities while maximizing your time doing things you both enjoy.
For example, if your son loves the outdoors, you can teach him to ride an outdoor bike. On the one hand, when riding outdoors, children can breathe fresh air and receive sunlight, which can promote the synthesis of vitamin D in the body and promote bone development.
More importantly, by trying a little bit, he will slowly break through himself, and he will become more courageous and dare to try new things. During this process, your son can feel your support and love, and your relationship will be better. Remember to keep the habit for a long time.
2. Spend time together
As a father, it is important to consider alone time with your children. This will let your kids know that they are important to you, especially if you make time for them in your busy schedule.
Spending time together also conveys that they are a priority in your life and that you enjoy being with them.
For example, you can participate in parent-child activities.Local kindergartens and schools often organize father-son activities such as fishing competitions, game nights, and more, so be sure to take advantage of these. Father and son can camp, hike, wear badges of honor and spend quality time together.
You can also volunteer for your son's extracurricular activities. If your son is involved in extracurricular activities, look for opportunities to get involved. For example, you could volunteer to be a timekeeper at a swimming competition, a referee at a volleyball game, an escort at a band game, or an usher at a school performance. This way you will have more time together.
3. Set a good example
There are many things you can do to build a strong relationship with your child. The father's influence on a child's personal development is often intangible, but important. Children learn how to be adults by watching their father.
When young people observe fathers interacting with others, including their partners, they learn respect and how to handle conflict and disagreement. Understanding the influence of a father on a child is profound, and will help you think more deeply about your relationship with your child and be a serious role model.
