Anulika called me and said '...this time, I am going to do it. I am really going to run away from them...'
Sound familiar? Well, I do receive qiute some calls that sound like that from young people that would have come in contact with our projects in schools. Either directly or indirectly. Presently, we are working at setting up a Parenting Resource Centre here in Abuja, and a 24 hour TALKING FRIENDS hotline service for young people.
Bottom line? Well, this scenario is real. We talk so much about human trafficking and child labour without looking at home environment, and the kinds of commuication that exist between parents and their children. Some talk of maltreatment from distant relations and other such people that young people sometimes have to live with, due to no fault of theirs. But Anulika was talking about running away from her biological parents!
Before we get too deep into the Anulika story, the question I want to ask you is:
WHY WOULD YOUR CHILD WANT TO RUN AWAY FROM HOME. OR WHY DO YOU THINK YOUR CHILD WOULD/COULD DECIDE TO RUN AWAY FROM HOME?
You think it can't happen, or not applicable to you or your family? Well think again, and let us hear your views.
Richie.
2 comments:
There are so many things that could make a child run away from home. lack of communication is one of them; i have noticed that these days parents do not really have time for their kids.
also, the affection or rather bond that normally exists between the parents and the child is no longer like that in these our generation. the pursuit of money due to the economical system is so high that parents just give birth to kids and feel the school should do everything and hereby neglect their duties hereny making we {kids}bfeel unloved and unattended to. most times, we{kids} end up seeking refuge somewhere else.
Welcome Sonia, to PARENTING4LIFE. Your comment raises a question from me. What do you suggest for parents to do, to bond better with their children?
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