The journey of studying overseas is an exciting adventure for children and teens alike. With this excitement comes some worries and fears over not having their parents within arms’ reach. In the traditional setting, a healthy, constant communication is important between parents and children. This becomes even more essential when the children are studying overseas.
Throughout the years, we in MILCHEL have seen the positive impacts of constant communication between parents and children. Time and again, we have also witnessed the devastating impacts on children and teens of unhealthy communication habits with parents.
In this article, we will share some of the significance of a constant, healthy interaction between parents and children.
Emotional Support
A regular interaction between parents and children gives the latter a sense of comfort knowing that their parents are only a call away. Especially in the early days of the move overseas, parents must provide emotional support to their children through regular messaging and calls. This does not mean, however, that parents should be on the phone with their children 24/7. It just means that children must know that they can reach their parents in case they need them. Knowing that their parents are just a click away helps children face the emotional challenges of studying in a foreign country.
Building Trust
Trust is a crucial component of the parent-child relationship. With healthy and quality interactions between parents and children, a supportive environment can be nurtured. With a supportive environment, children will be more comfortable sharing their thoughts and experiences with their parents. Conversely, parents will be more confident that their children are living by the teachings and guidance they have imparted to them. This mutual sense of comfort further strengthens trust and makes the parent-child relationship thrive despite the distance between them.
Celebrating Achievements
Finally, interactions between parents and children not only revolve around supporting and guiding. Many times, when children share their successes with their parents, this celebration of achievements increases the parents’ pride of their children. At the same time, when children feel their parents’ pride, they become even more motivated to strive in their overseas studies journey.
In conclusion, there’s no doubt that healthy communication between parents and children during the latter’s overseas journey is crucial. This is beneficial to the children who are striving for their academic dreams overseas. At the same time, this has positive impacts on the parents who are left at home and supporting their children from the side lines. The emotional support, building of trust, and celebrating victories, though done from a distance, make the whole journey more fulfilling.