How to establish communication and understanding between parents who give birth at an advanced age and their children
With the progress of modern medical technology and the change of social concepts, more and more elderly couples choose to have children in their later years. However, due to differences in life experience and age, these parents often have communication and understanding barriers with their children. This article will discuss how parents of older children establish communication and understanding with their children from four aspects: family environment, mode of thinking, hobbies and ways of caring for children.
1. Family environment
Family environment is one of the important factors that affect the communication between parents and children. Older parents usually have rich life experience, mature and stable personality and optimistic attitude towards life, which are valuable wealth for children's growth. However, due to age differences, elderly parents may have some differences in living habits, values and other aspects. In order to establish good communication and understanding with their children, older parents need to adjust their way of thinking and living habits in a timely manner, and try to integrate into the life of the younger generation.
In addition, the family environment also needs to provide a good communication atmosphere. Older parents should try to give their children a tolerant and understanding attitude and encourage their children to be willing to communicate with themselves. At the same time, the marital relationship between parents also has an important impact on the growth of children. Older couples should maintain a good relationship between husband and wife and provide a harmonious and stable family environment for their children.
2. Way of thinking
There may be some differences in the way of thinking between older parents and younger children. Older parents tend to pay more attention to traditional values and life rules, while the younger generation is more open, inclusive and influenced by new trends. In order to establish communication and understanding with children, older parents need to actively learn and accept new things, and understand the topics and cultures that children are interested in. At the same time, elderly parents also need to find a balance between traditional values and modern concepts, which can not only inherit traditional culture, but also adapt to changes in modern society.
In addition, older parents should respect their children's independent thinking and choice. They can give encouragement and support to children, help them establish correct outlook on life and values, and at the same time, respect and understand children's life choices and give them enough freedom and space.
3. Interests
Common interests are an important bridge between parents and children to establish communication and understanding. Older parents can actively learn about their children's interests and hobbies, and participate in them, so as to establish the basis for common topics and common words with their children.
In addition, older parents can also share their experiences and hobbies with their children. They can tell their own stories, share their success and failure experiences, and provide children with valuable life experience and guidance. At the same time, through joint participation in some sports, learning, art and other activities, it can promote communication and understanding between parents and children.
4. Ways of caring for children
The way of caring for children is also an important means for parents to establish communication and understanding with children. Older parents should try their best to pay attention to their children's growth and development, understand their needs and confusion, and give adequate care and support.
At the same time, elderly parents also need to learn to listen. They should respect their children's feelings and opinions and give them opportunities to express themselves. In the family, parents can make rules and plans with their children and respect their children's autonomy. In this way, the communication and understanding between parents and children will be more smooth and effective.
Summary
To establish communication and understanding between parents and children who have given birth at an advanced age, we can start from many aspects, such as family environment, way of thinking, hobbies and ways of caring for children. By understanding each other's differences and respecting each other's thoughts and feelings, elderly parents can establish a good communication and understanding relationship with their children. This will help promote family harmony and improve the happiness and quality of life of parents and children.
