What does it take to raise a child?????
2006-11-27 13:31:29 · 23 answers · asked by .._JaZzY FizZle_.. 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
hardwork, determination, the desire to be a better parent than you had, endless slaving away- scouts, lessons, classes, homework, getting up @ 2am, 4am & still getting up at 6 to make breakfast & pack lunches. Being the center of someones universe is hard, but if done with Honesty, love & support, it can be the best!
2006-11-27 13:44:22 · answer #1 · answered by Justkerry 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It takes WHATEVER IT TAKES for each parent(s) to ensure that the next generation has a better life than the one before. I am not perfect and I don't know if I am raising my kid better than anyone else might do but I am certain she will have more money, more knowledge, more opportunity, more fun, and better health than me or my wife were provided and that may not be the textbook ideal but it defines successful parenting in my book.
2006-11-27 21:36:55 · answer #2 · answered by Mere Exposure 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not much these days unfortunately. The question should be "What does it take to raise a good child?"
2006-11-27 22:11:17 · answer #3 · answered by sally 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
First and foremost, it takes the "want to" and the willingness to be a parent and put your child above yourself. It takes patience to get over the tough spots.
Money and insurance and such are necessary for anyone to live, so this goes without saying.
2006-11-27 21:36:09 · answer #4 · answered by ihave5katz 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love, a lot of patience and understanding. The income to properly afford the child's needs. Time to hear all their woes (even if it seems unimportant to you). Also, tolerance is very helpful.
2006-11-27 21:37:53 · answer #5 · answered by trickie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
money...lots of money a place to live groceries clothes on there backs ...patience at anytime they always want to test it....love...unconditional at anytime they can make a mistake and they need to feel like they can come to you for anything. Being responsible because your child cant be responisble if a parent isnt
2006-11-27 21:34:16 · answer #6 · answered by cutenwild1769 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does your mom want to know. Being a mom she should already know. Anyway love and patience. Weither you have money or not. With out love, patience and being there you can lose your child to drugs, gangs, shooting and what not.
2006-11-27 21:36:17 · answer #7 · answered by Staci R 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Compassion. Being able to see from the point of view of the kid. Consistency and discipline, kids will be kids and they need a mom that's going to be a mom and not a friend.
2006-11-27 21:34:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Love Patience respect and a good home life.
2006-11-27 21:36:56 · answer #9 · answered by c0mplicated_s0ul 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly, it takes everything.
Love, money, food.
Shelter, clothes, love.
Care, compassion, understanding.
It takes strength, wisdom, and courage.
To be a mother or a father, you must be brave.
You must be brave for your child.
For their future.
For your future with them.
But it's all worth it.
2006-11-27 21:35:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋