Sometime letter writing is a better way of communication rather than talking face to face. It does not matter whether it is between lovers or close relatives. Some feelings are better expressed by writing.
In my opinion, children may not easily accept advice from parents if it is given face to face due to their rebellious nature. The advice given through letter writing, allows them to think carefully without feeling pressured. The following letter is an example of how I communicate with my daughter.
To my dearest daughter, She Yeng,
Time flies, you’re almost eighteen years old and you’re a big girl now. I wonder, have you ever realized that you’re a very lucky girl. You’re lucky in the sense that you have both parents by your side, looking after you all these eighteen years. Are you aware that there are people growing up without the care of their parents because they are working oversea? There are children who have been abandoned by their parents since they were born? There are young girls who have to work whilst studying due to their family background. Sure, everybody loves freedom, freedom to do whatever you like but freedom come with danger, especially in this complex society.
Since young, we have been worrying about your health. When you’re grown up, we worry about your future, whom you mix with, and whom you befriend in the net. Why should we worry? We worry because we café for you. We love you the same as we love your brother and sister, nothing less. So, could I have your assurance that you will take good care of yourself and start to behave like a grown up girl? You have to be wise and consider all facts before making any decision.
Wishing you all the best.
Love,
mum
In my opinion, children may not easily accept advice from parents if it is given face to face due to their rebellious nature. The advice given through letter writing, allows them to think carefully without feeling pressured. The following letter is an example of how I communicate with my daughter.
To my dearest daughter, She Yeng,
Time flies, you’re almost eighteen years old and you’re a big girl now. I wonder, have you ever realized that you’re a very lucky girl. You’re lucky in the sense that you have both parents by your side, looking after you all these eighteen years. Are you aware that there are people growing up without the care of their parents because they are working oversea? There are children who have been abandoned by their parents since they were born? There are young girls who have to work whilst studying due to their family background. Sure, everybody loves freedom, freedom to do whatever you like but freedom come with danger, especially in this complex society.
Since young, we have been worrying about your health. When you’re grown up, we worry about your future, whom you mix with, and whom you befriend in the net. Why should we worry? We worry because we café for you. We love you the same as we love your brother and sister, nothing less. So, could I have your assurance that you will take good care of yourself and start to behave like a grown up girl? You have to be wise and consider all facts before making any decision.
Wishing you all the best.
Love,
mum
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