Parenting Challenges and Skills for Effective Formation
Keywords:
Parenting, Challenges, Skills for Effective Formation, Effective Formation, FormationAbstract
The 21st century presents novel opportunities and different challenges for family life and parenting. The child today is living in a different world than the previous generation. Parents wonder if their children will be able to survive in this world and learn new job skills for a new century. Many factors can aid the parents in their journey of becoming effective parents. This article discusses how parents can lay down the foundation of a healthy adult and happy future by adopting certain strategies. Hence, to be effective parents, one needs to be able to let go and be open to new learning.
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