What's the best gift you can give your children? (in a parenting way)?

Question

Mine would be: Love, Discipline, Encouragement, and Appreciation.

Answer 1

I agree with all your answers, And to that i would add total acceptence,the freedom to let them be their own person,to be a great listener, a shoulder to cry on,empathy,to teach them the difference between what they want and what they need to survive , to teach them to be hard working and honest,to teach them to be kind and generous and nonjudgemental, caring, and that all people deserve to be treated respectfully whether fat or skinny beautiful or homely, handicapped or not, supermarket cashier or movie star,young or old. And also,that no matter where they are in there lives good or bad, that they always have a place to sleep at night whether they are 18 or 75. I say all these things because Considering the state of the world today,I don't think these gifts are passed onto our children enough. The world has become an ugly place and it all begins with what the youth is being taught at home.So in short Isay the greatest gift you can give is the lesson to be abetter person and the knowledge they need to make the world a better place

Answer 2

I have been parenting my own children for almost six years. I had the opportunity to step in to help with other children. I have a 5, 4, and 1 year old of my own. I was in a relationship with a girl that had a 6 year old for a year and I have custody of a 17 year old. I have watched how my friends raise their kids. I have been through so much with my kids. Even after the love, discipline, encouragement, and appreciation with all the experience I have had I found that when you are just a childs friend at the end of the day, the returned appreciation and love is the warmest and best feeling. The hug that seems like it never ends from a child or a sincere thanks from an out of control teen at the end of a hard day melts away all the frustration from work and life.

Answer 3

Your question for me has a "twist".I grew up with FIVE SISTERS (I'm the ONLY BOY). It was for me like being an only child and ....NOT. Initially, my Parents wanted a Brother for me,but finally gave up after 3 more girls. I had the perk of having new clothes because my Father's stuff was too big, and I REFUSED to wear dresses! On the downside I got kicked, pinched, and my hair pulled a lot, and was the "tester" when they were learning to cook, At least 3 of my sisters would probably not even exist if it weren't for my Parents trying to have another Son, and now outnumbered and my Parents "Deceased", they took their surviving "Estate' (and my Parent's) "to the cleaners"( so to speak). Was being an ONLY BOY WITH 5 Sisters a "Gift or a Curse" be it for my Parents and/ or me, I have obviously a mixed answer. ....You be the "judge". Certainly it is something I have thought about TOO.

Answer 4

Love, Discipline, Encouragement, and Appreciation...yes, of course...

but, I believe the greatest gift that I gave my son was A BROTHER!
For the rest of his life he will have a true friend, someone he can trust, rely on, pour his heart out to and give unconditional love to in return.

I know that first hand, because I have a sister and she is my ROCK. She has always been there for me and supported me.

No matter how good of a parent you are, your child will always have some hesitation to totally open up to you, because of their fear that they might disappoint you. With a sibling that's different. They have known you all their life, they don't judge you and they will forgive you for any mistakes you might make.

Answer 5

I like a lot of these answers, here are a couple different ones - this comes from a teacher - not a mom, yet ---

- The ability to tell right from wrong
- The abillity to think for yourself (and to know when to do so - even if it isn't popular, but to know when you must follow the rules)
- Respect (and teach them to respect you as well, it is a two way street)
- Your support in what they choose to do - as long as it is legal ;)

Basically, teach them to be a responsible citizen, a loving and caring person, and an individual who can appreciate that in others, too.

Good luck - the world coudl use more parents who care enough to ask for advice. Hopefully you get some useful stuff here.

Answer 6

Love, attention, discipline, encouragement, and values

Answer 7

You already gave them the best gift, life but you have to also increase this gift with love, honer, respect, discipline, and encouragement,etc. Just rember to while you are rasing them up you broght them into this world you can take them out! That what my mom use to tell me.

Answer 8

the best gift i give my children(ages;22,20,7,6yrs.) is odd as it is, my quirkiness. I am strait up nuts. Sometimes more than others, but always a bit crazy. I consider that a gift because i am showing by example that you can not only be who you are, but be who you are-COMPLETELY! I raise my children with love and respect, moral standards and values, i don't say "hey,these are my moral standards,now you live by them!" My children know my moral standards by watching me,good, bad , or indifferent. I never wanted little copies of me running around, no copies of anyone. I have 4 wonderfully different individuals that i hope i have helped in and on each of their journeys of HUMAN BECOMINGS.
i celebrate their differences and am in total awe of their similarities.

Answer 9

i`m like cynthia, i am also straight up nuts-my mom was too, while i do, do all the other stuff too, i really think it`s important to laugh & have fun,it also teaches a child to think out of the box, & too have a sence of humor & not to worry so much, but i`m also a tiger,i let my child know that there is no way, i`m gonna let anyone pick on her or put her down (school)grrrrr.this is the only one i see left out, it seems that some kids are prone to be bully-meat-i was too!

Answer 10

Love!
Let love speak! Provide the needs of your children Physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. Feed them your love in word and in deed and always keep them safe and secure. Love those precious souls!