Communication problems

The flow of communication within the same age group is always natural and comfortable. Invariably there is a communication gap between parents and married children. However, there is no communication gap between siblings, although they may not enjoy harmony in their relationship. Children avoid sharing communication with such parents, who are always ready to offer unsolicited suggestions. They begin to hide information from parents. Spouses may accept suggestions from the respective parents, but resent the same from the in-laws. Parents must respect the privacy of their children’s families. Optimal and balanced communication between married children and elderly parents is a coveted goal for all of us.

Communicate or not

My son has gone abroad, with his family, for a week.

When he left?

He did not tell me.

When will he be back?

He did not tell me.

I can’t reach you, on your mobile.

Is turned off.

He doesn’t respond to my emails.

He is not answering on ‘Skype’.

How to communicate with him!

I’m frustrated.

How could it be so casual?

No news, for 3 days!

I am worried about him.

Resolve the problem?

it doesn’t

However, I feel satisfied that I have done my duty.

Expectations

My father is very old, and he is not very well.

My son asks about his health.

I still feel alone, thinking about my father and taking care of him.

I want to share the memories of my father with my son.

There is a generation gap.

I realize: my father is not a member of my son’s immediate family.

My siblings and I share our father’s childhood memories.

Sharing communication!

My son may have his own priorities in life.

You have the right to privacy from your family.

You may not like to share your privacy.

As a father, I am worried about him.

God bless your family, with all safety, and security.

Only God can watch over our well-being

We can take care of our family, when God blesses us.

My son is older.

He has gone with his family.

If something goes wrong there, what can I do?

Can I prevent?

I can help?

I can only worry.

Do animals behave better?

They groom the pups to be self-sufficient.

Then they wash their hands of ‘baby care’ and live on their own.

Only God can take care of His creation.

When will human beings get rid of ‘attachment’?

Let’s learn from animals.

They trust in God, to take care of their creations.

We have a trust deficit.

We allow ourselves the unproductive luxury of worrying about our children and grandchildren.