Being a parent is the most important job in the world. It is full-time and never ending. Different aspects are involved to be the best parent you can be to your child, depending on the changes that happen during the stages of life, but there are some constants no matter the age of a child.
Unconditional love is the most important thing a parent can offer a child. Parents do not always have to agree with choices their children make, but should still love them and be there whenever possible. It is ok to try to lead children onto a certain path in life, but if they take a different direction, parents should see what that road has to offer. No one is too old to learn about a different lifestyle, religion, or career path, even parents. Parents should keep an open mind and let love guide them when dealing with things children do that are out of their comfort zone.
Listen to children and really pay attention to what they have to say. A parent builds a child's self-esteem when they act interested in what the child has to say and offer positive feedback. Children will see their views are important and feel freer in offering opinions in the future.
Teach good sportsmanship to children. Today, there seems to be a trend in which every child who participates in an activity gets an award, which isn't always a good thing. Children need to learn that everyone has their own separate abilities, and that sometimes one person is better at a particular activity than another is. Parents should teach their children that losing a game or not placing first in a science fair is not the end of the world. The emphasis should be on doing the best job possible and not on winning all the time. Children need to learn to congratulate others when they win, and about holding their head high when they lose.
Talk with a child about important matters. Parents need to discuss sex, manners, racism, and any other social issues with children, and explain the right and wrong about each. Parents who do not discuss important issues with children leave them hanging. The child is then left to muddle through life not knowing what is right or healthy.
Unconditional love is the most important thing a parent can offer a child. Parents do not always have to agree with choices their children make, but should still love them and be there whenever possible. It is ok to try to lead children onto a certain path in life, but if they take a different direction, parents should see what that road has to offer. No one is too old to learn about a different lifestyle, religion, or career path, even parents. Parents should keep an open mind and let love guide them when dealing with things children do that are out of their comfort zone.
Listen to children and really pay attention to what they have to say. A parent builds a child's self-esteem when they act interested in what the child has to say and offer positive feedback. Children will see their views are important and feel freer in offering opinions in the future.
Teach good sportsmanship to children. Today, there seems to be a trend in which every child who participates in an activity gets an award, which isn't always a good thing. Children need to learn that everyone has their own separate abilities, and that sometimes one person is better at a particular activity than another is. Parents should teach their children that losing a game or not placing first in a science fair is not the end of the world. The emphasis should be on doing the best job possible and not on winning all the time. Children need to learn to congratulate others when they win, and about holding their head high when they lose.
Talk with a child about important matters. Parents need to discuss sex, manners, racism, and any other social issues with children, and explain the right and wrong about each. Parents who do not discuss important issues with children leave them hanging. The child is then left to muddle through life not knowing what is right or healthy.
- Listen to children and really pay attention to what they have to say.
- Teach good sportsmanship to children.
- Listen to children and really pay attention to what they have to say.
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Thanks,David and Jedly. Children are a blessing and anything we can do to help them grow and prosper is wonderful, and should be shared!
I'm not a parent yet, but this is great information, Angel! Thanks for sharing from your heart and experience!
Very well done. Parenting is a huge job and one it is hard to do really well. This is helpful and I hope many will read it!
Thanks, everyone. Jolie, that is very true. But it's wonderful when children develop their own personalities and start wanting to make their own decisions. We have been thankful and not had any of the "usual" teenage problems with our son. He will be 18 next month, so we've almost made it...lol
I have two teenagers, and that is when your parenting skills are tested. The hardest job in the world for a parent is to raise a teenager. It's much easier to raise an 8 year old who will generally obey and respect you.
I liked the part about being open to the path the kids choose.
Every parent should read this! Excellent!
Great article.
Love what you said about all the kids getting an award. It does NOT help kids when this happens.
fantastic article
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