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СЕКЦИЯ VIII ИНОСТРАННЫЙ ЯЗЫК

HOW TO BUILD CLOSE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN

Зотова И.Н. гр. 45-72 (н-р Садыкова Л.Р.)

The problem of parents and their children have been existed for many centuries Scientists studied and tried to find the solution of the problem. So many attention was paid to the relationship between adults and children. Robin McClure, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, from Crawford County devoted her career to the investigation of family relation.

Just like with any relationship, building a positive relationship between parent and child is one that requires work and effort to make it strong and successful. Parenting is a tough job, and maintaining close relationships and open communications helps to ensure parents and their children stay connected through all ages of their upbringing. On her point of view, there are 10 main recommendations.

1. Say I Love You

Tell your child you love him every day — no matter his age. Even on trying days or after a parent-child disagreement, when you don't exactly "like your child" at that moment, it is more important than ever to express your love. A simple "I love you" goes a long way toward developing and then strengthening a relationship.

2. Teach Your Faith

Teach your child about your faith and beliefs. Tell him what you believe and why. Allow time for your child to ask questions and answer them honestly. Reinforce those teachings often. .

3. Establish A Special Name Or Code Word

Create a special name for your child that is positive and special or a secret code word that you can use between each other. Use the name as a simple reinforcement of your love. The code word can be established to have special meaning between your child and you that only you two understand. This code word can even be used to extract a child from an uncomfortable situation (such as a sleepover that is not going well) without causing undue embarrassment to the child.

4. Develop And Maintain A Special Bedtime Ritual

For younger children, reading a favorite bedtime book or telling stories is a ritual that will be remembered most likely throughout their life. Older children should not be neglected either. Once children start reading, have them read a page, chapter, or short book to you. Even most teenagers still enjoy the ritual of being told goodnight in a special way by a parent—even if they don't act like it!

5. Let Your Children Help You

Parents sometimes inadvertently miss out on opportunities to forge closer relationships by not allowing their child to help them with various tasks and chores-Unloading groceries after going to the store is a good example of something that

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