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e. Friends/Pals (Assisting role)
Every parents should behave with their children
as friends. They should create an environment in
which both the parents and children can share
their problems and happiness together. They
must provide time for their children. They should
share their practical experience with their children
which can become lesson in various aspects of
their life. They should get involved in recreational
activities like playing games, watching television Fig: 34
and movies, swimming, cracking jokes, go for
picnic, trekking, visiting outside, long drive etc. together with their children.

Practical guidelines for parents
Parents are aware of their roles and responsibilities towards their children and family.
But many of them, even the educated ones are unknown about what to be done and how
to do well for the overall development of children and for family welfare. The following
practical guidelines can support parents to provide necessary family life education.
a. Give prompt, simple and truthful answers to the questions that children ask about
family life and related problems.
b. Add further information that will develop the child’s confidence regarding family life
matters.
c. Create an atmosphere of harmony and security.
d. Prepare children for development changes in their adolescence period.
e. Prepare the adolescents to make independent choices and intelligent decisions related
to family life problems and family living.
f. Guide adolescents in every field of interest including recreational and social
relationship.
g. Articulate high standards of behaviours without denying the adolescent right to his/
her own feelings.

Activity: 3
Discuss in group regarding responsibilities of parents and their performances in your
class and present separately in group.

Activity: 4
Discuss in group and finalize the conclusion:
a. What do you expect from your parents?
b. What can you do for your parents?

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