But, are children these days really free or are they burdened by the expectations and impositions of the adults around them? Based on a 2020 finding, around 424, 000 children in Malaysia, from as young as 10 years old, suffer from mental health problems. Hence, it’s important to establish integrity and resilience, because wherever children go, these skills will help sustain themselves in any situation. An upsurge in the incidences of mental health issues among children and adolescents reminds us about the importance of parents in providing emotional security for their children. When children become adults, they will not be able to understand the importance of nurturing another without being nurtured themselves.

Source: The Star July 08, 2021 00:00 UTC