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Today in the studio we are talking to Doctor Newman. Doctor Newman is a well-known educationist and child psychologist who has established a number of schools for children.

Thank you.

Well, doctor, many people today tend to think that children are different and that it's fairly difficult to cope with them.

It's true that teenagers and even small children are not like we used to be in the past. But certain basic things are the same. In my opinion, adults should remember those things and then probably it will be easier to manage children.

What are they, doctor?

First of all, we shouldn't think that growing up is an easy and quick thing. It certainly comes naturally, but development takes time. The best thing is to treat children like flowers and let them grow naturally. But instead of water, it is necessary to give children plenty of love and you can't give them too much patience.

Growing up is always a difficult business, isn't it?

It certainly is. It is difficult at all stages of development. And that's true even for the best of children. By the way, it's not only their physical growth. Maybe more important is their intellectual development.

Many parents say that nowadays it's nearly impossible to make kids do what they must do.

For goodness sake, don't try to fight your children and don't make them your enemies. You should listen to them with understanding and sympathy. Try to avoid statements and comments which create argument and tension.

In other words, let them do what they would like to do. In this case, a lot of things can go wrong.

I didn't say that. But children try to establish themselves in this world according to their own views. They are sure they are clever enough to decide for themselves. But adults just order them around and tell them what to do and what they mustn't do. This is not right. Why not do it in a roundabout way? Children often don't see their parents' opinions or don't agree with them.

That's true, and I know from my own experience, that makes lots of adults angry and irritable.

We certainly should keep anger under control. Anger is harmful to our children. Parents usually try to remain calm, but our strength and patience are limited. Sometimes we can't cope with the situation. Maybe we can't stay calm, and then we shout, scream and yell at those to whom we have devoted all our interests and love. And then we start name calling using words such as stupid, silly or foolish.

But it's so difficult to control yourself when you are angry and believe that your child deserves punishment.

True. Yet things said in the heat of the moment are often too painful and unfair and hurt young people. We must understand that a time will certainly come when a child will make us angry. And then please, no name calling and no shouting. It's important to find out what is wrong, to analyze the situation in a calm and quiet atmosphere. And remember about respect for children.