A peaceful home does not mean a quiet one; it means a non-toxic space where all family members, especially children, feel safe enough to express themselves without fear or judgment. True peace comes from open communication and emotional freedom, not from forced silence. Unfortunately, in many families, children who try to share their feelings are told to stay quiet or keep things private. This culture of silence, often reinforced by family beliefs and the idea that problems should remain behind closed doors, causes deep emotional harm. When children grow up unheard and suppressed, they carry insecurity and internalised stigma into adulthood. Parents must understand that home is the first and primary space to nurture the concept of emotional health.
A home where children can speak freely and be listened to, builds strength, trust and mental wellness of all. A peaceful home heals, while an abusive or silent one leads to emotional dysregulation and long-term psychological distress.
HANI WAHID BALOCH
KARACHI
