One of the bigger challenges parents have with their children is reducing the fear that can so easily permeate a household. As TVs, tablets, phones, and other screen devices are used by your child, these “black mirrors” usually propagate current news stories that can be filled with incredible amounts of fear inducing content. This particular sensationalized fear content is well know to pull in a high rate of monetary revenue for these media outlets. Examples can include wars, shootings, diseases of death, etc. the list goes on. During the last few years, parents have had the tough job of metabolizing these intense stories of fear propagated by the news for their children.
Successful parents know that continued fear is one of the most debilitating energies that can reduce the mental health of their child (e.g. depression, anxiety). Thus, they do everything in their power to protect them from it. A shielding from this “fear energy” has been essential for these families.
These successful parents have done a great job in metabolizing this “fear energy” with some basic common sense to help their child grow in a balanced way, as common sense is sometimes the best medicine. Moreover, they have come to know the difference between fear and prudence. Fear is understood as the irrational nervous energy spent on unknowable outcomes of future events. Whereas, prudence, is the discernment of a real and present danger in the now moment and knowing the action needed to resume safety.
They have done this by:
Enjoying regular family time without devices.
Encouraging and playing with their children outside in nature that is away from the busyness of city life.
Not coercing their child into fear narratives that have been propagated by media outlets.
Helping their children get exercise and feeding them good diets filled with quality fruits and vegetables, which helps their children grow strong and create resilience to diseases.
Not forcing experimental medical interventions on their children (vaccines, masks, etc.)
Using prudence to assess for safety and not turning to irrational fear stirred up by media outlets.
These steps have produced strong happy children who know the use of good common sense. Moreover, I have experienced them in my office, reporting more overall happiness and solidity in their psychological makeup. In terms of the family dynamics, those have improved as well with less family quarrels.
Hopefully, knowing this information can be a helpful guide in your own parenting. If you need help, support, or guidance through these issues you can reach out at our contact page and we would be happy to help. Just remember to keep giving your unique light and care to your children. They may not express this much, but you are the most important people in their lives.
