From the moment the baby is born, the formation of the relationship between parents and the child starts. Relationships with young children are usually easy since they are very dependent on their mothers and do not have to take care of themselves. Since then, a warm and strong bond between them has been formed. Parents and kids are inevitably involved in daily and frequent communication with each other. These day-to-day talks contribute to developing trust, unity, formation of support, and friendship (Risman & Ritter, 2015). Based on feelings of parental love and care, such relations instill a sense of attachment to both sides. To raise a healthy kid, parents should help them from birth because inter-family relationships are the basis for the stable well-being of the child.
Primarily, one of the main functions of a family is protection. It is so arranged by nature that moms and dads, by virtue of their experience and age, have the opportunity to protect their children from surrounding difficulties, to protect them from mistakes, educate and help them from childhood. If children are subjected to violence, they do not feel safe and tend to develop deviant conduct. Hence, parents need to ensure their baby grows in a secure environment.
Moreover, the family is the primary habitat of psychological formation. A kid learns the world and perceives the basic cognitive mechanisms efficiently only in a psychologically stable environment (Suldo & Fefer, 2013). A safe family environment is vital because if a child is deprived of it, they are at risk of facing severe mental issues (Risman & Rutter, 2015). The findings have demonstrated that if a youth does not get enough attention from parents, they develop maladaptive behaviors (Suldo & Fefer, 2013). The formation of a child’s personality is influenced not only by parents’ attitude to the child themselves but also by parents’ relationship with each other. Therefore, if a child receives enough attention from his father and mother and both parents take an equally active part in his upbringing, the child is surrounded by care and love.
The relationship between parents and children is primarily determined by external factors, including material well-being, housing conditions, and social status. The internal factors that determine the relationship between parents and children include the culture and upbringing of parents, spirituality, and morality, awareness of the spiritual value of family, marriage, and relationships between loved ones. The bond is also conditioned by the lifestyle of the family, well-being and prosperity, a sense of calm and confidence, security of each family member, his desire to support and develop the family (Suldo & Fefer, 2013). Modern moms and dads are trying to give the child something that will secure, protect, and give him an advantage over others.
In summation, it is vital to note that the well-being and development of a child depend on the wholesome relations with their parents. Care, support, love, financial provision, and other factors are essential to raising a sound person capable of making the right decisions. For instance, bioecological systems theory presupposes that the child’s personality is formed by his family, parental attitudes, and the family atmosphere. If the family is friendly, the child grows more calm, manageable, and friendly. One’s well-being should be a priority of parents striving to present a psychological and physically healthy human. As a result, harmony is vital for a kid’s stable growth.
References
Risman, B., & Rutter, V. (Eds). (2015). Families as they really are (2nd Ed.). Norton Publishers.
Suldo, S., & Fefer, S. (2013). Parent-child relationships and well-being. In C. Proctor & P.A. Linley (Eds.), Research, applications, and interventions for children and adolescents: A positive psychology perspective (pp. 131-144). Springer.