The Power of Adolescence

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The Power of Adolescence

The Importance of Parental Supervision

A parent’s job is to oversee their child. They have to cook, clean, and cater for them. At the end of the day, they also have to observe them. However, this authority can differ from parent to parent leading it to become negative at certain times.

A parent would want to protect their child from the cruel and uncaring world. Recently, crimes and other violent acts have reached a pinnacle, and parents have an increasing urge to protect their children from these acts. This can allow the child to feel a sense of security and comfort at home, knowing they have a parental figure keeping them safe.

The trust between a parent and child is of high importance. A parent regulating their child can give a sense of this trust and comfort to each other. The child would be happy knowing they have a concerned parent looking out for them, while the parent can have peace of mind knowing that not only are they are looking out for their child, but they have a stable relationship with their child.

Parents may want to protect their children, but they can be overprotective if not careful. If a parent were to be too vigilant of their child, it could lead to an unstable relationship between caregiver and child. A child would want to be in a comfortable environment, not one that can feel controlling.

If a caregiver were to be overprotective, it could lead to distrust between them and the child. Taking away the freedom of a child by being overprotective, especially in their teenage years, can feel upsetting. It can lead to them lacking trust in the parent or not wanting to engage with them.

Parental supervision is vital in any household. It can help allow the safety and security of the children living there. If done right, it can benefit and lead to a stable relationship between child and parent. If done wrong, the opposite can occur, leading to the downfall of the relationship built between the parent and child.


Written by Isabella Beck | Graphic Designed by Angel Santiago