The parent-child relationship is an important factor that influences a child's mental development and well-being.

Active involvement in your child's life deepens your parent-child bond, gives them a sense of security, builds their self-esteem, and improves their social, cognitive, and emotional development.

Thus, as a parent, it is crucial to show more interest in your child and provide support to your child to build a strong parent-child relationship.

One primary reason to show interest in your child is to make them feel loved.

Children need love to have proper mental growth and development.

It makes them feel secure and valued and boosts their self-esteem.

Children who have a loving relationship with their parents grow to develop healthy mental well-being.

Also, you need to show interest in your child to learn more about them.

Children develop new interests, habits, behaviors, and dreams as they grow older.

Often, their behavioral pattern and habits can be influenced by strangers.

Hence, you need to show genuine interest in your child to understand and learn more about them.

Similarly, showing interest in your child can influence their academic performance.

Your child's life at school is as important as their life at home.

Being actively involved in your child's learning ability, relationships at school, struggles, and weaknesses will potentially increase their academic performance.

Continue this overview to learn why it is crucial to show more interest in your child:

To Deepen the Parent-Child Bond

The parent-child relationship lays the foundation of a child's perception of intimate relationships in the world.

It molds the child's behavior, thought process, personality, and choices.

The deeper the parent-child bond, the better a child will grow into a happy individual with vital life skills.

Thus, if you want to deepen your parental bond, you need to show more interest in your child.

You can deepen your parent-child bond by having honest talks with your child.

Set time aside for one-on-one discussions where you let them express their thoughts or feelings.

Allowing your child to talk about their feelings will teach them to manage their emotions as they grow and strengthen the parental connection.

Also, constantly reminding your child of your unconditional love, care, and support for them will increase the emotional connection with your child and also increase their self-confidence and self-esteem.

The lack of love and connection between a parent and a child can lead to unhealthy dependency, lack of social and communication skills, and psychological and mental health problems as the child ages.

Hence, parents must endeavor to form a secure and loving bond with their children.

To Learn More About Them 

While you might know your child's allergies, favorite food, and sports offhand, there is still so much more you can learn from them only if you show interest.

Children discover their hobbies, talents, dreams, goals, likes, and dislikes, and build their sense of self as they grow older.

Hence you need to show more interest in your child to learn more about them.

For one, you can ask your child questions.

Always remain curious about your child.

Ask about their favorite character, best TV show, best friend, best subject, how they feel, or other questions that may lead to deeper conversations or simply help you understand your child better.

Furthermore, you can learn more about your child by having fun with them.

Play with them, be silly and have fun together.

Creating time to engage in their favorite sports or activities is one of the best ways to bond with your child and develop a sense of connection and trust.

The idea that parents know all about their children is false.

Children spend a part of their life outside the home, meeting various people and encountering different circumstances.

Showing interest in your child is an effective way to connect and learn more about them.

To Improve Their Academic Performance 

Although children are born with different learning abilities, parents have the power to influence a child's academic potential.

Showing interest in your child's studies, learning styles, and communication skills will improve their learning ability and academic performance.

Thus an important reason to show more interest in your child is to improve their academic performance.

Communicating with your child about their life at school plays a key role in your child's education.

Ask them questions about their day in school, favorite subject, difficult subject, what they like about a subject, their favorite teacher, or what made them happy/sad in school.

Gently communicating and asking your child questions will allow you to know their strengths and weaknesses in school and how you can help.

Similarly, you can create a schedule for them after school.

Create a structured plan for playtime, homework, and sleep.

Children can watch cartoons, engage in sports, or play games during playtime.

Sleep time is also crucial for a child's proper functioning and brain development.

Parental guidance plays a vital role in a child's academic soundness.

Supporting and guiding your child through their education will encourage them to make greater achievements and perform better in school. 

To Build Confident Social Behavior 

The ability to interact with people, communicate effectively, resolve conflict and manage relationships are social skills that can set a child up for a happy future.

Parents play a vital role in developing social skills; thus, you need to show more interest in your child to instill confident social behavior.

For one, you can help your child develop a positive self-image.

How children perceive themselves can influence their confidence during social interactions.

If their parent teaches them to believe they are beautiful, intelligent, special, and worthy of love, they will grow up with good self-perception.

Also, you can encourage your child to take on their interests and follow through.

Starting and finishing a task provides a sense of accomplishment for children and encourages them to take on more future tasks.

Confident social behavior is key to lifelong social happiness and healthy mental well-being.

It reduces anxiety and fear, improves motivation, creates a strong sense of self, and improves your child's relationship with others.

Make Them Feel Loved 

Children want to be told they are loved and feel the love as well.

Showing your child love is essential as it influences their self-confidence, coping skills, self-image, mental well-being, and healthy brain development.

Thus, an important reason to show more interest in your child is to make them feel loved.

You can make your child feel loved by showing them affection on a regular basis.

Give your child hugs and kisses before school, tuck them in at night, read their favorite books with them, pay attention to them, and show genuine interest in their day.

Also, you can offer genuine praise and compliments from time to time.

If your child makes an effort to perform a task, praising them for their efforts will encourage them to do better.

Making your child feel loved creates a stronger parent-child bond.

Children feel safe, valued, important, and happy when they receive love from their parents. 

Conclusion

Balancing busy work schedules and parenting can be challenging; however, it is crucial to give your child support and develop a healthy relationship.

Forming a strong bond with your child improves the parent-child connection and helps them develop healthy emotional, physical, and mental well-being.

Show more interest in your child to learn more about them, improve their academic performance, make them feel loved, build a confident social behavior, and deepen the parent-child bond. 

Resources 

https://www.parentingni.org/blog/parent-child-relationship-why-its-important/

https://childdevelopmentinfo.com/family-building/everyday-practices-to-make-your-child-feel-loved/#:~:text= Making%20your%20children%20feel%20loved,enjoy%20for%20years%20to%20come.

https://4kids.com/10-ways-to-boost-academic-performance-of-kids-at-school/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5330336/

https://blog.edmentum.com/3-reasons-why-all-parents-should-be-involved-their-child%E2%80%99s-education