Time Dilation-Tired of Being Treated Like a Child

The Life Coach-Adam C Winston

Time Dilation-Tired of Being Treated Like a Child 

Often children and parents have two very different ideas of time. My reason for saying so is right now I could ask my children to clean the kitchen after dinner which should be a simple process. However, without a reminder before I go off to bed will leave me waking up to an untidy kitchen. And when I ask why, the excuse will be they thought that I meant later in the week not that night. How can this happen? I often ask, but as I look back on my own childhood I remember being faced with the same disconnect between teenaged Adam and my parents.

To deal with time dilation parent should keep in mind their own experiences while a child and use these experiences to navigate through difficulties often associated with what I term time dilation.

In physics, time dilation is the observation that another's clock is ticking at a slower rate as measured by one's own clock. Parents of young and teenage children should be aware of this when dealing with their children since in many instances teenagers may feel that “it’s taking forever” to earn more privileges from their parents. Most teenagers want to be treated more like a young adult instead of an irresponsible child and parents can use this desire to get their children to take on more responsibilities around the home.

On the other hand as a parent with much responsibility can also be impacted by the effects of time dilation every time Christmas arrives. Nowadays Christmas feels like it arrives every six months instead of every 12. Both examples identify how time demands can delivery different perspective depending on ones maturity and the number of responsibilities one has in life.

Parents should spend more time recognizing signals in their children that identify symptoms of impatience. Often these signs can be revealed when the child ask when they can have a girl or boy friend. Girls may change how they dress showing more of their assets. Boys might wear sports coats instead of tradition youth clothing.  Although this is somewhat normal behavior if left unchecked teenagers may rush into experiences they aren’t ready to handle.

In closing time dilation is not a major concern in most instances and provides parents with a fascinating look into the minds of their children. By spending more time with your love ones and expressing the importance of enjoying the moment will help parents explain to their children that they will be grown soon enough-and to enjoy their childhood.

The Life Coach-Adam C Winston