'Parenting and family ties counselling in the home'

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Dr. Geoffrey Wango
Senior Lecturer
Counselling Psychology
University of Nairobi
PARENTING AND FAMILY TIES
COUNSELLING IN THE HOME

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Introduction
Part One The Parent, Home and the Child: What, Where,
How and Why
Chapter 1 Parent and Parenting: Managing the Household
Chapter 2 Safety in the Home and for the Family
Chapter 3 Effective Family Communication
Part Two Child Upbringing: Child > Teenager > Adult
Challenges and Coping Skills
Chapter 4 Child Behaviour, Managing Good Conduct and
Character Building
Chapter 5 The Home, Family and the School
Chapter 6 Human Sexuality during Growth and Development
Chapter 7 Adolescence: Parents and Teenagers Working
Together
Part Three Onwards, The Future: Emerging and Challenging
Issues in a Moving World
Chapter 8 Personality: The Self, Relationships and Management
Chapter 9 Health, Healthy Living and Wellness
Chapter 10 Coping as a Single Parent: Single and Blessed
Chapter 11 Wellness and Wellbeing: Further Reflections and
Conclusions
Glossary
References

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We live together in a Global
World. It can be very
challenging as a parent to
balance all the demands of
modern living and parenting.
Yet we have to cope, and
most important bring up
happy, lovely children. That is
why guidance and
counselling, mentorship and
coaching are useful.
The book on Parenting in the
Home aims to assist in
effective parenting.

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Positive Parenting: Rationale
- Parental warmth, love and care have received long-standing
theoretical and empirical attention. The reason for this
consideration is because of the greater consequences of
parental love, warmth, and affection.
- Perceived parental acceptance is highly significant to a child
and leads to positive and appropriate social, emotional,
cognitive, spiritual and physical well-being of child.
- Conversely, the lack of, absence or diminished parental care
and concern is perceived as parental rejection and this has a
profound (negative) impact on the child and later as an adult.
- The absence or withdrawal of parental love (that is, parental
rejection) rather than parental acceptance, is critical and its
effects are highly pronounced. Rejection often produces
seriously damaging consequences for the growing child, in
adolescence as well as later as an adult.

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- Children understand themselves to be cared about (accepted) or
not cared about (rejected) by the people most important to them
(especially parents, though this includes teachers, relatives and
other community members) in four ways:
(1) Perception of warmth / affection > (the opposite is coldness /
lack of affection, discrimination and stigmatisation);
(2) Friendliness and kindliness > (the opposite is hostility /
aggression);
(3) Love, care and affection > (the opposite is indifference /
neglect, abuse [physical and/or psychological]);); and,
(4) Acceptance and approval, undifferentiated > (opposite is
rebuff and/or rejection).
- Rejected children tend to develop a constellation of personality
dispositions. These include: anxiety, insecurity, anger, hostility,
aggression, and passive aggression. This leads to anxiety,
depression, as well as self-injurious behaviours and can lead to
suicidal tendencies.

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All children need three things:
(1) Love and care. This
includes providing for their
needs.
(2) Teaching and instruction
including education
(schooling).
(3) Discipline and integrity.
You must have precincts
and discipline.

Parent and Parenting
Who is a parent?
What is parenting?

- A parent is a mother, father or guardian. They may be the
biological or non-biological mother and/or father of the child, or
a guardian who adopts the child.
- Parents provide for the child's security, as well as their
emotional and physical needs. These include love, comfort
and warmth. They also protect the child from harm, as well as
impart in them values, norms and skills congruent with societal
expectations. Societies distinguish between a child who may
not be able to provide for self and are not considered
responsible enough, and adults who can take care of self,
others and be able to make responsible decisions. The
different role of parents varies throughout life. The child is
therefore a member of the family.
- A family is a group of people who are related by blood,
adoption or marriage. It consists of one or two parents and
their child or children.

- Parenting is the holistic process of promoting and
supporting the physical, emotional, social, spiritual
and intellectual development of a child from infancy to
adulthood. It is the activity of raising a child rather
than the biological relationship.
- Among human beings, parenting is usually performed
by the biological parent/s of the child. In modern
society, the government and the society take a keen
role as well. This is the case for orphaned, abused or
abandoned children, and those in difficult
circumstances. Such children may have to receive
care and support from non-biological parent/s, blood
relations through adoption, foster care or placement
in children’s homes.

The Home, Family and the Child
- Parenting is much more than the biological bringing up of
children, behavioural management and discipline. It is the joy of
watching as a child grows up responsibly, not just in the
physical (body) sense, but also spiritual (soul) and mind. With
time and effort, the parent effectively assists the child to grow to
maturity, become independent, responsible, develop self-worth,
and adopt healthy behaviours that can help them function
effectively in society.
- Parenting also involves helping a child (and all the children)
develop social skills, personal interests, respect for self and
others, and ways of handling and expressing their emotions. It
also involves imparting life values and skills including honesty,
integrity and responsibility.
- Parents need to feel confident about what they can provide to
the child. This includes their own wisdom and guidance, as well
as support and mentoring the child.

The Home, Family and the Child
Father Mother
Child
Child
Child
Level 1
Parents
Level 2
Children
Level 3
Parents
and
Children

Parent’s Pledge to a child
The following TEN guidelines are clearly set aside to guide you as a
parent:
1. Give the child love and affection.
2. Set aside quantity and quality time to spend with the child.
3. Provide security for the child.
4. Recognise that the child has rights and responsibilities; respect the
rights and at the same time instil a sense of responsibility.
5. Assist the child learn self-discipline and self-control with, and
through effective discipline and politeness.
6. Understand child development stages. You can learn about the age
appropriate development so that you can have, and set realistic
expectations for the child.
7. Teach the child clear rules and procedures to ensure health and
safety.
8. Teach the child positive norms and attitudes, while avoiding
unnecessary criticism.
9. Teach the child moral and ethical values.
10. Raise the child in a stable, secure environment.

Safety and security
The foundation of strong self-esteem is achieved
by providing a child with a safe and secure home
and school. Safety and security are achieved
through providing the following: warmth and
love; respect; and, a caring and trusting
relationship with parents, family, friends, and
adults.

Positive Parenting leads to effective Growth
and Development
 Language and Language Development (increase
in vocabulary, improved grammar).
 Etiquette / decorum (appropriate and acceptable
societal norms).
 Code of conduct (Behaviour and values).
 Duties and Responsibilities (at home, in school
and later in life).
 Handling emotions appropriately.
 Intelligences (academic, social and emotional
intelligences).
 Spiritual growth and development.

Developing Play: FOLLOW the Child
Play is the most natural way through which children learn.
FOLLOW the child directions:
 Fun. The purpose of play is fun. Make the play
enjoyable and exciting.
 Objective. Have realistic objectives when playing. In
that case, games should be organised.
 Leading play. Follow the child’s lead when beginning
and during play, lead the child so that play is
purposeful.
 Language and other social skills. Develop language,
social, physical, sensory and living skills, among others
during play.
 Organisation of play. Activities should be short.
 Whole family. Involve the entire family as much as
possible.

Types of Play:
Parallel, Cooperative and Solitary Play
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- Parenting is life-long. Therefore, caring for the child is very
important. Children need to be well looked after, loved,
provided with basic needs including food, clothing and
protection. They must feel secure. Children do not just
grow up; growing up is more of a natural aspect. Children
develop, and development comes with discipline and
character. The role of a parent is essential in this process.
- When the child grows up, the core principles and morals
you will have implanted will remain intact. The child will of
course grow older, worldlier and hopefully wiser. In turn, he
or she will have become more socially and economically
well-grounded. Soon, the child will be a father and a
husband, a mother and a wife with all those roles as well
as attend to social responsibilities and expectations.
Parenting is a Responsibility

Responsible Parenting SPEAKS to the Child
A responsible parent SPEAKS to the child as follows:
1. Sets clear limits for the child including regulations as
well as boundaries.
2. Pays close attention to the child’s feelings.
3. Ensures consistency and understanding in all actions.
4. Asks the child to explain his/her feelings, thoughts and
actions and listens carefully.
5. Knows limits: be reasonable, do not be too strict, nor
too permissive.
6. Spells out acceptable behaviour and norms to the child.
That is, the parent instructs and trains the child.

Family Values
A family will have a set of values. Parents are the chief sources of
information that include societal values and beliefs and a code of conduct.
These values are aimed at character formation. Family values are based on
the wider society and include the following:
(1) Honesty. This is being truthful. It is the ability to be sincere and stand by
the truth.
(2) Self-discipline. This is personal effort in self-control and self-will. It
includes personal management and conduct.
(3) Fairness. A person must be fair and just to all. This includes aspects of
equity and justice.
(4) Hard work and determination. It is important to be focussed, make effort,
work hard and with consistency.
(5) Courage, confidence and competence. A person must be encouraged to
have confidence in self and proficiency of skills.
(6) Citizenship. A person must follow the laws of the community and nation.
(7) Responsibility. A person must be accountable for what they do and say.
(8) Respect. Respect is about thinking highly of self as well as others.
(9) Morality. Morals guide on what is right and wrong.
(10) Integrity. A person must act on conscientious values at all times.

Positive Parenting – Growth and
Development

The following are suggested to guide the parent in responsible
parenting and to transform the child into ADULTHOOD. This
is in order to obtain the best from the child:
 Assign the child clear duties and responsibilities.
 Do not scold but nurture the child.
 Understand the child and his/her needs.
 Learn from children; their character and actions are often a
reflection of us.
 Teach the child new things, habits and attitudes.
 Hold the child to comfort him/her, and to walk along with you.
 Offer training and clear instruction to the child to develop
orderliness and neatness. The child becomes organised with
eating and dressing, room, books, and school.
 Offer support when the child needs it, especially in crisis.
Dedicate time, love and adequate finances for your child.
ADULTHOOD

TEACH your Child Etiquette
The following are aspects of instilling good manners to TEACH the
child:
- Teach the child so that he/she can learn basic words such as to
call you, ‘mum’ and ‘dad’. This should be done politely, not
yelling, screaming or shouting.
- Enhance the vocabulary of your child to say simple polite words
like ‘hi’, ‘hallo’, ’ok’, ‘thank you’, ‘can I’, ‘sorry’.
- Activate your child. For instance, let him/her learn to wait and
hence embrace patience when necessary such as waiting on food
to be cooked, warming tea or milk, or observing vehicles to cross
the road. Enhance aspects such as respect and rights of others.
- Challenge unbecoming behaviour. For example, ‘I did say you
wait for a while’; let the child sit down and/or wait.
- Humble yourself to demonstrate respect and politeness. Do not
shout back – the child can be fearful of you, or worse learn to
shout more loudly!
Etiquette

Instilling ETIQUETTE in the Child
Educate your child on good manners.
Tell your child why he/she should have good manners and how
to behave.
Inform him or her gradually on rules of good conduct.
Question the child when he/she does not behave, act, or talk well
and also raise an alarm with any unbecoming behaviour.
Understand your child’s feelings, especially when he/she is
unhappy or upset.
Equip your child with polite words, such as ‘please’, ‘may I’ or ‘can
I’, ‘thank you’, and other ways of polite behaviour.
Teach your child how to behave in various situations; at home, at
the table, religious ceremonies (solemnity) and social places.
Talk about other people and situations, especially those that they
admire, and use the opportunity to instil good manners.
Explain and demonstrate by example. You must model for your
child politeness, humility, respect and self-control.

Childhood Chores, Duties and Responsibilities
Parents want to bring up responsible children. Child performance of
chores helps in the management of various duties in the household
and later in life. There will be minor, temporary disarray and this is
unavoidable. For example, the child may spill water, may break a few
items and their bed may not be as smooth. The parent should assist
with care and not quarrel so that the child can gain confidence in
his/her own abilities and with time perfect the art. The idea is for the
family to work together to keep the home reasonably neat and tidy.
This enhances a sense of belonging. This requires the child to
perform simple to more complex activities such as follows:
 Tidying up toys
 Keeping the toys in an orderly way
 Putting things away after using them
 Placing dirty clothes in a basket
 Tidying up the bed
 Making the room
 Tidying up the compound

You and Your Child Or Children
Over time, it is important for us as parents to learn to live with
our child/ren, respect them and give them the best:
1. Pray for your child and with your child.
2. Play with the child.
3. Tell stories to your child.
4. Learn to love all children equally.
5. Take the child to places of worship from an early age.
6. Formulate goals for the child at home.
7. Let the child take part in family issues.
8. As a parent, take part in activities that involve your child.
9. Learn to discipline your child and not to punish.
10. Take time with the child.
11. Learn to appreciate the child.
12. Teach your child basic etiquette and communication.
13. Provide for the child.
14. Pray for your family and mention the child/ren by name.

Children’s Mental Health and Improved Mental
Health
- Psychiatric symptoms are natural experiences emerging in the
realm of ordinary daily life as people interact with the environment.
In the mental health field, there is a growing awareness that the
study of psychiatric symptoms should be extended to the context
of every day. This is to provide information on contextual factors
and conventional approaches in order to identify effective
intervention strategies towards improved health. This includes
children’s health, particularly their mental health.
- A child's health and well-being includes emotional stability and
mental health. A child’s mental health implies that the child feels
secure, relates well with others, and fosters his/her own growth at
home and at school. This is achieved by helping to build a child’s
confidence and competence.
- Parents, teachers and other adults play a critical role in ensuring
the overall growth and development of children as well as their
well-being.

The following 10 Tips are suggested to enhance a child’s mental health:
1) Ensure the child is safe, secure and in good health.
2) Always be there for the child, physically present and emotionally
supportive.
3) Bend or lean over to offer a listening ear. Keenly listen to the child and
particularly his/her concerns. This includes questions, fears and anxiety.
4) Allow children adequate breaks at home, school, between meals and when
feeding. For example, do not confine them to any one single activity for too
long no matter how meaningful you consider it as an adult.
5) Ensure the child is always supervised by responsible adults in order to feel
safe and secure.
6) Model politeness and forgiveness. This shapes children and enables them
to effectively regulate their emotions.
7) Allow the child active play that includes politeness and turn taking. Also,
allow him or her to express his/her feelings in appropriate ways.
8) Respond calmly and encourage the child when his/her emotions are
involved.
9) Reassure the child of his/her safety and security, especially when
threatened.
10) Take time with the child to reassure him/her of your support, care and
concerns.

Children’s Mental Health and Improved Mental Health
The emotional and physical health well-being of a child is very important.
Ensure the child is healthy and free from illnesses. Parents should have a
warm, open relationship with children so that they will be able to tell you if they
are troubled. A parent or teacher should listen to the child and take his/her
feelings seriously. If the child is experiencing a mental health problem, seek
help from a qualified doctor or mental health professional.
The following are highly discouraged, with suggested appropriate conduct:
1. Do not quarrel or shout at the child. > Instead, guide him/her in an appropriate
way, including explaining and demonstrating desired behaviour.
2. Do not ignore the child. > Pay careful attention including listening to him or her.
3. Do not belittle the child. > Point out any mistakes, state your expectations and
guide him/her towards desirable behaviour.
4. Do not keep the child in (solitary) confinement for unnecessarily too long. > You
can remove him/her from an activity such as playing if he/she misbehaves, but
do not torture him/her.
5. Do not deny the child basic needs such as food and sleep as a punishment. >
Instead, provide direction on desired conduct.
6. Avoid insulting words and asking hurtful questions. > When and if you are
upset, calm down or take a quick break in order to control your anger.
7. Avoid lecturing the child, moralizing his/her issues and offering unnecessary
advice. > In its place, teach, model and shape the child.

Positive Parenting = Counselling
Parental counselling involves both care and guidance
to the child demonstrated as follows:
C Comfort and Care to the child.
O Ongoing, that is, life- long.
U Life has Uncertainties.
N Navigation skills.
S Strengthen the child.
E Educate the child.
L Loving is very important.
L Learning is critical.
I Information is essential.
N Nursing feelings and dealing with emotions.
G The presence of God.

Child Discipline

Appropriate Values, Principles and Discipline
A parent must impart appropriate values and principles. This includes
training and role modelling with love and example. This does not
mean that the parent lives the child’s life; rather, allow the child to be
innovative, though the child may wander off and make a few
mistakes from which they can learn. Conduct several activities as a
family that help instil positive values. Appropriate activities enable
you to monitor and at the same time reward positive behaviour.
These include attending religious (spiritual, faith-based) sessions;
mountain/hill climbing; walk in the park; visiting destitute children;
visiting extended family members; household chores; fishing and
farming, among others that help keep the family positively engaged.
Additionally, children should engage in play. Adolescents should
engage in creative and sporting activities such as basketball, hockey
and athletics amongst others. This ensures that the young persons
are gainfully occupied and the rush of hormones is purposefully
driven to undertake positive activities. This also helps guard against
the whirlwinds of adolescence and young age.

Appropriate Values, Principles and Discipline
Effective Instructions
It is important that you give clear instructions or make your request well understood. This
is most essential when you are dealing with children, particularly when you want the
instructions to be carried out, and to be adhered to in future.
Use the following procedure:
(1) Call the child by name or other verbal cues to gain attention.
(2) Once the child or children have your attention, establish eye-contact and pause.
(3) Give your instruction in simple words and clearly.
(4) You can confirm by a nod or even ask the child ‘is it clear Joan’.
(5) Repeat the instruction, if necessary.
(6) Give the child a chance to do what you instructed or requested.
(7) Thank the child.
- A major part of discipline is through training. Training includes
instructions and guidelines. Instructions spell out expectations as well as
limitations. This is achieved through clear rules and regulations.
- Rules and limits should be made with love. They should be clearly
explained and used only sparingly. They should not be prohibitive but
experiential. This is because rules and regulations should be applicable
and continue naturally in line with life activities.

Top
Tips

Top tips...
Babies
- Spend as much time with the child so
that you can understand him/her.
- Ensure house and home are safe and
secure, including putting aside or
removing cherished and dangerous
items.
- Avoid loud sounds, dropping of noisy
objects and shouting at the baby as
this makes him/her either go quiet or
cry as he/she is startled (alarmed) by
the sound.
- Do not overly assist the baby, or ‘baby
proof’ your house or home. Instead,
understand that the house and home
is the child’s training ground.

Top tips...
Toddlers
- Spend time with the child. This is because he/she
requires lots of consistent and appropriate
understanding and discipline. This helps the child to
get well acquainted with the world.
- Introduce the following: (1) self control; and, (2)
effective discipline using simple rules and
instructions. This includes: (1) teaching and
instructing the child: and, (2) outlining boundaries.
- Procedures have two effects: (a) sets out rules of
conduct at an early age; and, (b) teaches the child
independence, but also self-control and respect for
authority. This is the basis to regulate behaviour at
an early age. At the same time, give the child as
much freedom within those restrictions to enhance
creativity and innovativeness and ensure child does
not become dormant
- Empathise with your child by:
(1) Assisting when necessary.
(2)Talking to him or her, for example, saying “I can
see you are tired. Keep trying”.
- Avoid shouting, giving orders and ultimatums.

Top tips...
Teenagers
- Spend time with the child.
- Instil discipline by inducting clear
rules and instructions.
- Empathise with your child by:
(1) Assisting when necessary.
(2) Talking to him or her.
- Be willing and give your child
chances to show he/she can be
trusted and you have confidence in
them.
- Consider ways to negotiate or offer
choices as your child gets older.

Top tips...
Teenagers
- Avoid shouting, yelling, giving
orders and ultimatums.
- Avoid criticism. Instead, explain
your expectations and emphasize
that it is the action and not them
that you’re unhappy with.
- Avoid getting trapped in petty
arguments as there are rarely any
winners.
- Do not give threats.
- Avoid an unforgiving spirit – Do
not say or fail to forgive the child.

Top tips...
All Ages
- Spend time with the child.
- Keep guidance simple and consistent.
- If the child is behaving inappropriately,
clearly explain what you want him/her
to do instead.
- Be available and make time so that
children will come to you when they
feel something is wrong, upset or want
to consult with you.
- Keep talking and listening to your child
even if at times it feels like a challenge.
- Listening from a very early age sets a
pattern for life.

Top tips...
All Ages
- Review family rules as the child gets
older.
- Recognise the different needs of the
child/ren.
- Get support from spouse, friends,
family, teachers and others.
- Try good ideas that are helpful.
- If you are struggling and things are
getting out of hand, get advice (for
example from teachers, counsellors,
psychologists, psychiatrists, doctors,
religious leaders, social workers or
other useful persons).

Top tips...
All Ages
Build a positive relationship
with the child.

Top tips...
All Ages
Parent
Shaping
and
Mentoring
Present to the child positive and
encouraging words day after day.
This training and instruction
enables the child understand you.
That way, you shape and
systematically model the child.
Avoid shouting and yelling at the
child (particularly when you are
upset and/or angry). Instead, guide
him/her and if possible, provide
guidelines including instructions
on what you want done.

Top tips...
All Ages
Mentor the child.

Top tips...
All Ages
Remember, you are the adult
and you are in charge. In that
case, you must know and do
what is best for the child. This
includes setting up certain
routines and assisting the
child to adhere to them.

Take good care of yourself
Top tips...
All Ages

Top tips...
All Ages
A great parent continues with
the trio of: love and care;
training and instruction; and,
enhanced discipline.

Top tips...
All Ages
Seek professional assistance in
areas and times of difficulty

Top tips...
All Ages
Provide assistance to the child in
areas and times of difficulty

Positive Parenting
The flavour of the book on Parenting: Counselling in the Home is the
way it captures the nature of upbringing a child and parenting in a
positive, encouraging way. Some aspects might be rather too obvious to
escape the immediate attention of the parent, while others would appear
a bit too complicated, but they are not farfetched or unrealistic
expectations. The book and this PowerPoint presentation are by no
means exhaustive, and parenting is much more. Parenting is training,
intuition, experience, consultation, modelling, coaching and much more,
all in one as well as action in form of intervention. There will be
expectations as well as interactional difficulties. Life too certainly has its
own pleasant surprises, whether these are positive or negative, painful
or wonderful moments. Parents must always seek additional
information, knowledge and skills. We must also seek wisdom in our
religious philosophy. There are certainly several mesmerising verses in
the Bible and Quran and when you think you have found them all, you
discover new meaning in one or another. In the end, life is wonderful
with God, as we diligently serve God, particularly as parents.

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