By Alusine Fullah

Yes, I have to take side rightly from this point. I know you may want to challenge my assertion that the success of children depends on the Hands of Parents. Others may say society and the children themselves have greater roles in making sure that they reach the crest of success. Parents of any age have a responsibility to care for their children and ensure that they grow up happy and healthy. This means creating a safe and loving home environment, and providing opportunities to develop emotional, social, and cognitive skills that will serve them throughout life. Put simple, parents should always create a safe and loving home for their children.

Yes, I have seen it since when I was a boy. In many homes today, many children are not safe. Out of heartlessness, you will see parents treat their children as if they are slaves or even animals. In terms homes, parents apply starvation and canning. A wicked parent will rightly quote from the bible: “Spire the rod spoils the child.” Parents should have the first love for their children. If you don’t have love for your children, who will? A good parent will always train their children emotionally, spiritually and psychologically. Apart from that, don’t forget also that your children need good shelter and good food.

Shelter and food are two of our most basic needs. As a parent, you must ensure that your children have clothes, food and a secure home. Children will need new clothes, daily food, and different experiences. These all cost money, so you need to work out how you will afford it all. Children are vulnerable to all sorts of sicknesses and accidents. As a parent, you must learn to protect them from harm, and treat them when they are unwell. A big part of this is getting your children vaccinated. This will ensure that your child stays healthy, and protects the health of those around them.

Children need different types of emotional support and encouragement as they grow. When they are very young they will need you to comfort them when they’re feeding and sleeping. Toddlers will look to you to learn how to behave in new and unfamiliar surroundings. Primary school children will need your help to complete homework, get to music lessons and sports games on time, and talk to you about their social lives.

Teenagers need help adapting to life as an adult and all the complications that brings.

If you practice a religion, your children will inevitably have questions about that. You can support your children’s spiritual development by taking them to religious services, sending them to Sunday school, summer camps, and religious events at school or in the local community.