The role of a father | Khaleej Times

Reader (Mustafa Q) says: I do everything I can to get my child’s attention, but I feel like my role in the family is marginal, so how do I deal with this situation?

Human development expert Saleh Al-Suwaihi responded to this question by saying: No one can deny the importance of mothers in the process of raising children, but the role of fathers is important and it is wrong for fathers to be marginalized in the process of raising children. Fathers are meant to be role models, and although it is important to integrate the roles of fathers and mothers, the tasks of a father should not be limited to his children. Providing housing, clothes, expenses, etc. Here are some useful tips for fathers:
* Always monitor your behavior and don’t forget that your children learn by observing the behavior of those around them.
* Listen carefully to your children’s ideas, respect their thoughts and encourage them to share them with you again.
* Try to think like your child so you can understand their opinions and privacy.
* There is nothing wrong with sharing your child’s interests and hobbies, and playing or exercising with them.
* Support your children’s talents fully and treat them in a balanced way, not being too harsh as this would disturb their feelings nor being too gentle which would destroy their morals.
* Don’t compare your children in front of them, so that your relationship with them won’t be strained, and their relationship with each other won’t be strained.
* Don’t forget to reward them when they do good things and teach them good values ​​and qualities.
Choose the right time to intervene between them.
* Become their loyal friend to gain their trust.