The affection that parents give to their children may be incalculable. Likewise for children who want to express their affection for their parents. But unfortunately often parents do not realize this because parents do not understand their children's love language.
Every child has a different love language. A good quality relationship between parents and children can build smooth communication, closeness and mutual trust. According to Dr. Gary Chapman, relationship counselor and author of the Love Languages book series, says there are at least 5 love languages, namely physical touch, words, quality time, gifts, and actions. Come on, see the explanation.
Touch
Physical touch is a child's love language. Your little one will feel more comfortable when they are touched such as kissing, hugging, holding, stroking or rubbing his head. A mistake that parents often make is that as their children get older, most parents show their love language less and less in this way.
These words
of love language can be shown by mommy and daddy by giving positive praise and support to the child. It is important for parents to know that children will feel loved if their parents often give affirmations with positive sentences. Children are very sensitive to words, so parents should be able to control the sentences that are spoken. Because, negative sentences conveyed to your child can leave an impression and trigger trauma.
Quality time
It is natural for parents to be busy working to meet the needs of their family and children. However, every child would be happy if his parents could spend a special time for him even if only for a moment to play. You can do togetherness with your little one by accompanying you to do your homework or just playing in the yard. Create quality time with your little one, listen attentively when your little one tells stories because they don't just need the physical presence of their parents.
Gifts
Giving your little one a gift every now and then is not a problem. Gifts that can be given to your little one do not have to be expensive items. Giving simple things like his favorite snack can make him feel cared for and loved by his parents. Mommy and daddy must be happy when they jump for joy, right?
Action
Actions are clear evidence that parents love their little ones with great love. This action can be in the form of offering help when your child is having trouble doing something, supporting his hobby, making his favorite food, to accompanying the little one until he falls asleep.
As parents, we must not overlook the importance of love language for our children. Every love language shown by parents, no matter how small, can have a good influence on the growth and development of the little one. Moreover, parents are role models that their children can imitate. (Aq/MKK)
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