When I visited Oakwood last Saturday, I saw a US family at the Restaurants’ section. The mom was treating her child in a respectful manner. Even though he was just a child, she was asking him about what he want his meal to be before conducting the decision by her. Back in my country, the parents usually determine what their children would eat, since they believe they know what is suitable for their children more than what the child do.
Another situation was in Chicago, I saw how the parents explain for their children about Chicago at the top of the Wells tower (the Series Tower). And I was surprised how the children were interesting to learn from their parents. Back in my country, we did not pay that attention for this kind of learning moments; however, some Saudis families tack these opportunities to educate their children.
Some parents give children these choices about what to eat so they have experience making choices......so they know how to make decisions. I know this is a minor thing, but it is part of the reasoning. We also think it is important to treat children like "people", not adults, but respected. If a parent has a problem with some of the choices they may give their child the option of two or three items from the menu that are acceptable for the child to choose from.
ReplyDeleteParents don't want their children just be children
ReplyDeleteI believe most children are respected by their parents.
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