PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP - Ms. ZEHEWA SWADA A, II B.Sc Psychology (2024 - 2025), MKJC(A)

 PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP 

INTRODUCTION:

The parent-child relationship is a unique and vital bond characterized by love, care, and responsibility, where parents provide for their children's needs and guidance, while children rely on their parents for support and a sense of belonging.

WHAT ARE PARENT/CHILD RELATIONSHIP?

Parenting is a difficult task at the best of times. It is also a time-consuming one. Parenting involves many responsibilities, such as taking care of children, teaching them what they need to know, and guiding them through life.

A parent/child relationship is a unique bond that exists between an adult and their child, where an adult takes on the responsibility of caring for their child's needs and providing guidance as they grow into adulthood.

WHAT IS A GOOD/PARENT CHILD RELATIONSHIP?

A good parent/child relationship is one where the child feels loved, accepted, and safe. A good parent is someone who listens to the child's feelings, wants the best for their child, and does not use physical punishment or emotional abuse.

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTIC OF A PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP?

The most important characteristics of a parent-child relationship are the love and trust that the parents have for their children. This is what helps them develop into responsible adults who will grow up to be good citizens.

PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP:

Parent-child relationships are among the most complex and important relationships in life. They are the foundation for a child's upbringing, development, and identity.

Parent-child relationship is a term that refers to the close, intimate relationship between a parent and their offspring. The term is often used when discussing the social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and psychological aspects of this relationship.

ATTACHMENT STYLES:

SECURE RELATIONSHIP: This is the strongest type of attachment. A child in this category feels feels he can depend on his parent or provider. He knows that person will be there when he needs support. He knows what to expect

AVOIDANT RELATIONSHIP: This is one category of attachment that is not secure. Avoidant children have learned that depending on parents won’t get them that secure feeling they want, so they learn to take care of themselves

AMBIVALENT RELATIONSHIP: Ambivalent attachment, also known as anxious or anxious-preoccupied attachment, is a form of insecure attachment characterized by inconsistent caregiver responses and the child's resulting anxiety and preoccupation about the caregiver's availability.

DISORGANISED RELATIONSHIP: disorganized attachment style can often lead to inconsistent behaviour in your relationship You may want to be close to another person but then pull away out of fear. This attachment style is often the result of maltreatment, abuse, or trauma by a parent or caregiver when you're young.

CONCLUSION

A strong parent-child relationship is crucial for a child’s development, fostering emotional well-being, social skills and academic success, ultimately impacting their overall future

 A blog by

Ms. ZEHEWA SWADA A

II B.Sc Psychology

Marudhar Kesari Jain College for Women (Autonomous)

Vaniyambadi