Communication forms a crucial aspect of parenting and determines how a child will develop socially, physically, and intellectually. Parents communicate with their children both verbally and nonverbally when passing a message or instructions. Parents use encouraging and appreciating words such as thank you for motivating and giving the child morale in whatever they are doing. When responding to their parents, most children have a positive attitude and communicate respectfully.
They always acknowledge and prioritize their parent’s point of view in every situation. Depending on the mood shown by the parents when disagreeing, children can be rude or respectful. Harsh responses are associated with poor parental communication skills, such as shouting at the child whenever telling them something. For effective communication, parents should avoid barriers like reduced attention and yelling at the child.
Parental interactions form the first encounters a child experiences in the world. Therefore, parents are considered the first teachers a child has, and what the child learns from them plays a crucial role in their development. Quality parent-child interactions with verbal responsiveness promote the perfection of a child’s literacy and language development. Between birth and three years, the child’s brain rapidly develops by learning from the environment. If the parent fails to have constructive interactions during this time, the child will miss the chance to extend his language. Such an event will result in a delay for the child in completing subsequent milestones.