Parental Reliance on Trust as a Disciplinary Strategy - Assignment Example

Download file to see previous pages Communication is the biggest technique. Keeping the channels of communication open awakens the sense of self-confidence and emotional competence in children. Nelson (qt. in Rutherford 410) states that “elite parents today rely on constant communication and a set of shifting possibilities rather than either confinement or pre-established rules when dealing with their children.” Clear-set rules and no communication about flexibility in rules leads to mistrust. In an article, Parenting: The Case for Keeping Out, Nancy Gibbs talks about her relationship with her daughters. She discusses that she belongs to the generation of parents who are extra worrisome about their kids’ hygiene, food, and security when the kids are exposing themselves over the internet without parents ever knowing it. This extra worry leads to lack of trust between the two generations. Although it is a very good thing to be concerned with kids’ activities, however, it is of no use securing them under helmets and making them stay wrapped up in hypoallergenic sheets all the while.
The need for securing the children brings with it different gadgets that help parents make sure that they are protecting their children from danger. Nelson (qt. in Rutherford 410) mentions that parents use automobile tracking devices, keystroke recorders, and drug-testing kits to maintain surveillance upon their children. They use these techniques until their trust is broken.  ...Download file to see next pagesRead More