Communication is key to good relationships of any kind, especially for parents and their children. As Parenting noted, effective conversation can help create more lasting and powerful relationships with the kids, so here are some powerful statements that you could tell your kids on a daily basis:
Thank you: It is never too early to start being courteous and respectful. And saying "thank you" starts your kids off with grace early on.
I'm sorry: When you tell your kids they have to say sorry when they say something or do something wrong or inappropriate, the same should also go for you. Admitting that you can be wrong will make your children appreciate the lesson more.
What do you think: Most parents make all the decisions for themselves, but that shouldn't be the case. Asking inputs from your children gives them a chance to be part of the family conversation and exercises their decision-making skills early on. Knowing when to express their opinions and taking responsibility for their choices are skills that the children will need throughout their lives.
I like you: While good parents love their children unconditionally, there is a difference between like and love, and kids know it. "Like" means that you like your child as a person, and that could mean more than even love. But don't forget to use "love" too. It's even more important than like.
We all make mistakes: When you make mountains out of molehills, kids tend to beat themselves up for not meeting your expectations. Therefore, acknowledge that there are moments that you have to acknowledge everyone, even yourself, can make mistakes, so give you and your kids some breathing room. Nobody's perfect, not even you.
What other words do you think are powerful enough to stay with your kids their whole lives? Share it by leaving some comments below.
