Children's relationships with their parents/guardians set the foundation for their emotional and behavioural well-being.[1] Building a healthy relationship involves having mutual respect, understanding, trust, and concern.[2] Positive interactions with parents/guardians help children learn the skills they need to engage with others throughout their lives.[3]
Data related to relationships with parents/guardians includes two indicators:
[1] Ackard, D. M., Neumark-Sztainer, D., Story, M., & Perry, C. (2006). Parent-child connectedness and behavioral and emotional health among adolescents. American journal of preventive medicine, 30(1), 59-66.
[2] Planned Parenthood. (2017). Parent-teen relationships. Available at: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/parents/parent-teen-relationships
[3] Office of Head Start. (2013). Positive parent-child relationships. Boston Children's Hospital. Available at: https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/tta-system/family/docs/parent-child-relationships.pdf