It was just yesterday when they trustingly gave their little finger in your hands and held on to you tightly, as they talked animatedly. Now they know their way confidently.
They held on to your every word, believing it like God’s universal truth till they discovered the teacher, the peer and then the internet.
They were quick to forgive, easy to give opinions and chores to. Now they have discovered ways to wiggle out of them or quite simply forget them.
They loved your stories and your talks. Now, they get instantly tuned off as they categorize all conversations that do not praise them as lectures.
It is difficult to make them follow routines, to make them actually listen.
It is difficult to tear them from their gadgets.
It is difficult to make them understand that you may have knowledge too as they defensively hold on to their erroneous bits of information.
It is difficult to strike the balance between being a parent and a friend.
It is difficult to put the foot down and not hurt them as they turn extra sensitive.
It is difficult not to feel baffled at their weird mood swings and perpetual sulks.
It is difficult to have a conversation when they are already switched off.
We wanted them to grow up quickly. Now we miss the sweet, adorable, mama’s and papa’s boys they were!
Welcome to the life of being a parent to a tween.
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