like advice from older moms & dads to new moms and dads....
2006-11-28 17:45:26 · 17 answers · asked by smilingontime 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
always listen to what you child has to say........no matter how unimportant it seems to you because it is important to them. answer any question they have for you.........don't let them hear wrong from out in the street. tell them you love them no matter what and that you will Always be theree for them no matter what. you might not agree with everything they say or do and may get upset at them sometimes but you love them enough to forget it and will be by ther side. always keep open communication between you and your children and they will be honest and not be afraid to bring any problems or concerns to you. most of all tell them that you love them everyday..........
2006-11-28 17:53:24 · answer #1 · answered by lisa b 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not a mother ( I better not be I am only 14 1/2! ) but I would say I have a pretty good mom now listen careful and take it from a teen you can be as nice as you want or as stricked as you want but either way at some points your going to get on your childs nervs they will want to get away from you when they are younger they will say the never want to leave you don't believe that because at a sertain age they are going to change there minds but what you can do to have there respect is respect them trust them and be truthful with them don't sugar coat things for them kids want the truth not a lie mommy makes up if they come to talk to you about something important that you may not like don't get mad at them support them don't tell them they don't know anything about the real world because they see it everday they live in the real world they may be just a kid but everyone lives in the real world doesn't matter what age they are sure you can chose to believe what you want but you know what the littler kids like 1-10 only live in the world mommy and daddy paint for them if you paint them a pretty picture thats what they are going to think the real world is be truthful parents always say it's better to tell the truth then a lie well take ur own advice and just remeber this your children do listen to you even if you think they don't the good choices they make are because of you and they DO love you.
2006-11-29 05:52:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Discipline!!
Consistency. Affection. Pay attention to the child. Be a parent, not a friend. Supervision. Don't be a lazy parent. Eat dinner together...in fact, do as much as you can together. Talk. Play. Always think of the child's needs first. Be a good example... they are ALWAYS watching you. Use every opportunity as an opportunity to learn/teach.
I always remind myself that my goal is to raise my children to be ADULTS who are contributing assets to society.. It's a good basis for what I focus on teaching them.
But, there's no such thing as 'the best parent ever'.
2006-11-29 02:10:21 · answer #3 · answered by leave me alone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do right by your child... love him/her to the fullest of your capablities and the rest will come naturally to you. If you love your child (which obviously you do, otherwise you wouldn't have asked the question in the first place), there is no way you could be a bad parent... and your child will think you are the best parent in the world.
2006-11-29 01:48:09 · answer #4 · answered by Olivia 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mom (the best mom ever ever) had a saying. Kids are just short people. Treat them like people with all the same feelings and emotions you have.
2006-11-29 01:53:36 · answer #5 · answered by MeanKitty 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's simply not possible. Even when you think you are doing your child a favor, they may take it as an insult.
Take, for instance, the case of the mother who encouraged her daughter to workout because the mother wanted her daughter to live a healthy lifestyle.
Good intentions, right?
Well, the daughter interpreted that as her mother constantly telling her she was fat.
The best advice I can think of is to talk to your kids . . . a lot.
2006-11-29 01:47:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would have to say to be the best parent you would have to:
#1.. Love your child.. and make sure they know that you love them.. even when you have to discipline them..
#2 .. Be patient..
#3 .. Make sure you teach them wrong from right.. and mean what you say! Every child needs structure.. and steady rules.
#4 .. Don't underestimate their feelings.. children/teenagers LIVE an emotional rollercoaster..
#5 .. Keep them safe!! PERIOD.
There are so many things ... praise them when they're good .. punish them when they're bad .. you know .. just love them.
2006-11-29 03:09:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a parent but my idea is just to listen to your kid problem. Be there when they need u. Listen and spent time with them . Don't scold or hit them for every wrong they have done just talk to them politely . Ask them why they done it. Most important don't be over guard them Let they be glad that u are their parent. Let them be proud to talk about u with their friends.
2006-11-29 01:50:28 · answer #8 · answered by Edelwiss 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do the best you can do Honey! When children come with an instruction manual I'll expect to see perfect parents.
2006-11-29 01:49:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
the best way is to accept that you cant be the best ever. One of the biggest mistakes is to try when you don't have to, cause either you wont keep it up or you will go crazy trying to. Do what comes natural.
2006-11-29 02:38:41 · answer #10 · answered by LoTs2ShArE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋