This principle means a lot to me because I never got this from my father growing up. I know that it has influenced my relationship with him. My dad tended to jump to conclusions before he even considered hearing what actually happened (if he did at all), and we kind of resented him for a lot of my childhood because of the way he treated us. I think that over the years he has been learning to listen more and that has helped a lot! Now that we are older we have a great relationship with him because he listens now :)I want to have a great relationship with my children so that they will feel comfortable bringing their troubles and concerns to me.
When a close relationship has been established and the parent is willing to listen to the child, great things will come from it.
Russel M. Nelson said, "Parents, learn to listen, then listen to learn from children"..."The time to listen is when someone needs to be heard. Children are naturally eager to share their experiences, which range from triumphs of delight to trials of distress. Are we as eager to listen?... Can we listen without interrupting and without making snap judgments that slam shut the door of dialogue?"
It is so important that we as parents learn to listen to our children. We can learn so much from them that will help us be better able to teach and guide them through life.
Sources: Kohn, pg 127, "Listen to Learn, Russel M. Nelson, April 1991".
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