Understanding the concept of detachment and its application in the context is crucial for parents and children.

These three things come to mind when it comes to parenting and detachment.

Screentime

By discussing detachment, we can help children grasp the importance of balancing their screen time with other activities.

In today's world, we have a generation of children becoming addicted to screens at a young age.

They are addicted and unable to detach without knowing what the words detachment and addiction mean.

Raising a generation of children with early access to screens is daunting for parents.

Many parents find it challenging to guide their children in detaching from technology and often need clarification on the best approach.

As a parent, it's essential to ensure that there are times when technology is put aside and that time is spent together as a family.

Setting boundaries for children from a young age helps them learn about detachment in practice.

For example, there could be a rule about no technology at the dinner table.

You could enforce no technology for a specific time to ensure children don't eat in a rush so they can return to a screen.

For example, if dinner was at 6:30 each evening, there could be a 'no technology' rule between 6:00 and 7:30 p.m.

Specific boundaries and expectations allow children to contribute to family time as they help prepare dinner by setting and clearing the table and ensuring enough time for the family to sit and talk over dinner.

In Australia this week there was a program on this topic - it's a must for all parents to view. Check it out here.

Bullying

Talk to your child about thinking about their feelings and emotions. Chat about how we're all very complex human beings.

We have a body that we can physically see, and people often judge each other by looks, even though there's much more to a person than how they appear.

For this purpose, let your child know about gossip and how hurtful and unkind it is.

Let your child know about self-awareness, which means being aware of their thinking, how they are feeling, and how their behaviour impacts their life and those around them.

Please encourage them to pay attention to their thoughts and feelings, specifically when they feel uncomfortable or funny in their tummy, like they have butterflies.

Teach them to trust their instincts.

Raise your child to grow in self-awareness and be mindful of what is happening in their environment.

Whether people are talking badly about others and that gossip is talking about others behind their backs, which is why some people call it back-biting.

Personal development

Share with your child that a person has more aspects than what the eye sees.

From time to time, help them explore their feelings, which is their emotional side.

In essence, they have a brain to think with, known as their intellectual side.

Then there are the character traits we are mindful of each week: our spiritual side.

When children understand that each person has different aspects, they grow in wisdom, understanding, and acceptance.

Negative comments by others are less likely to be taken to heart if children are self-aware and confident.

Kids start to realise that happy people don't put others down.

Because children have so many negative influences in their lives, you must help them discover and explore their positive side each week (by pointing out how you see the character traits in them).

In general, personal development is a lifelong purpose for everyone helps children understand the bigger picture of what's happening in their environment and helps them remain detached to some degree.

Lastly, when children see others they consider less fortunate, it's critical for them to appreciate their situation, understand that not everybody has the opportunities and experiences they currently have, and be kind.