Mario Alonso Puig has once again shared a reflection that has deeply resonated with his followers. This time, the renowned doctor and speaker has focused on a topic that connects with different generations: the relationships between parents and children. According to the expert, children intensely seek something in their parents, although many times they themselves don't even know how to express it.
This isn't a temporary need, but rather a persistent and emotional longing that can shape an entire life. Puig has explained on his social media with precision what children expect from their parents, and why that expectation can be so decisive for their well-being. The message has been filled with understanding, self-criticism, and hope.
What children long for from their parents
The doctor has stated that children don't expect perfection or unquestionable authority. Instead, they want to find in their parents someone who listens to them unconditionally and loves them without needing to meet external expectations. "They long for it," he said emphatically during a conference, making it clear that unconditional love isn't a luxury, but an essential foundation.
For Puig, one of the most common mistakes in parenting has been confusing love with obedience. He has emphasized that phrases like "because I'm your father" or "because I say so" don't educate, but rather close doors to dialogue and connection. According to his experience, what truly transforms is active listening and empathy.
In his speech, he has encouraged parents to review their own internal demands. He has stressed that many times the problem isn't a lack of affection, but the way that affection is expressed or conditioned. "I love you not for how you are, but for who you are," he emphasized.
Motivation and learning, essential allies in the family
Beyond the emotional sphere, Puig has wanted to highlight on Cadena COPE the role of neuroscience in parenting. He has recalled that neurogenesis, that is, the formation of new neurons, stays active even at advanced ages. This phenomenon, as he has pointed out, shows that everyone can learn and change throughout their entire life.
"From excitement, from motivation, from the desire to learn, you form new dendritic spines," he commented. In this regard, he has encouraged families to keep the interest in learning from one another. For him, to educate is also to allow oneself to be educated by one's own children.
His message has been received with enthusiasm, especially on social media, where he has a large community of followers. Many users have praised his approachable way of communicating deep ideas and his ability to connect with everyday realities. Once again, Mario Alonso Puig has shown that talking about science and emotions isn't incompatible with humanity.