Since not all parents will be on holiday during the time their children are, deliberate efforts and sacrifice are needed on the part of parents to ensure that these conversations hold.
Akubo states, “Don’t insist that the child attend a particular vocation that you want them to learn. Parents should factor in what the child would like to do. For example, don’t insist that your child attends a coding class whereas the child wants to attend a dance class. I understand that a child may not be able to make the best decision but for summer, indulge the child.”
Akubo adds, “Learn to ask the right questions from your child. Questions like what is the name of your friend? How was your day today? Listen actively to what your child mentions as likes and dislikes. You can also take a survey to know your child. There are psychological test questions on the internet that parents can download and ask their children to get to know them more.”