Khaberni - Psychologist Dr. Svetlana Mighunova explains practical steps for a man to become a good father in today’s world, with a focus on time, emotional support, and active participation in a child’s life.
Dr. says Dr. that work pressure, financial difficulties, and social stress can hinder a father's involvement in a child's life. However, becoming a good father is not an unattainable dream, but a realistic goal that requires conscious effort and continuous self-improvement.
Steps to become a good father:
1. Spending time with the child: Playing with them, reading books, going for walks, and helping with homework.
2. Daily participation: Not only during holidays but also in everyday activities, attending parent meetings, school events, and sports activities, to understand the child’s needs and provide necessary support.
3. Being a role model: Respecting others, honesty, dedication at work, and teaching the child how to face difficulties, resolve conflicts, and build healthy relationships.
4. Emotional openness: Expressing feelings to teach the child how to express them verbally, not behaviorally.
5. Setting clear rules and boundaries: To make the child feel secure and to know what is expected of them.
6. Supporting the child’s interests and developing their talents: Whether in sports, arts, or sciences, and helping them develop their skills.
7. Listening to the child: One of the most important parenting skills, listening without interrupting or judging, understanding their perspective, asking questions, and showing interest in their experiences.
8. Seeking help when needed: Consulting other parents or a psychologist if necessary.
9. Unconditional love: Showing love for the child as they are, not based on their achievements, to boost their self-confidence and lead a happy life.
Overall, for a man to become a good father in our era, he must continuously learn and develop himself. The effort a father puts into raising his children will greatly benefit him when he sees them grow up and become happy individuals.
