2007-01-12 08:34:10 · 14 answers · asked by Octavio 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
wow so many good answers
2007-01-13 18:58:08 · update #1
anyone that has a child and is the most loving person they can be.
2007-01-12 08:36:34 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A Good Parent is the heart and soul of the Child as he is a small baby.. giving to the child all the physical love, care and attention that child needs. Giving to the child before his own needs. A good Parent makes sure the child is fed, clothed, has medication if needed, schooling, shelter, and a time for leisure and fun, while not spoiling the child with outlandish material things.
A Good parent gives much more then just caring for his child's physical needs but also gives accordingly to his child's spiritual and emotional needs. By teaching and guiding the child about God and faith, right from wrong, about loving, sharing and caring, about the world around him and about being a good person in that world, the good parent is the child's first mentor.. A good parent continues to nourish the child's body and soul til the child is an adult and knows when to step back and let the child become an independent adult. But a good parent is always there for his child no matter how old and can give comfort, strengh, guidance and even financial aid if the child as an adult should need that too.
2007-01-12 17:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by Mari-Mari 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A parent who loves their child unconditionally but will not put up with the same "bad" choices children sometimes make (I'll bail mine out of jail ONCE and only once) if the keep making the same choices then they're obviously not learning from them. Also any parent who is involved in their children's lives, and this does not have to mean stay at home moms. I was totally involved in my daughter's life and I worked outside the home. I volunteered at her school took the time on my lunch hour to do so, I also made up time by working earlier/later or on Saturdays. I wasn't nitpicky about a spotless but spent "housework" time playing with my daughter. I feel a "good" parent is one who guides rather than dictates however there also has to be set rules that NEVER change and discipline should be consistent.
2007-01-14 21:43:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
1. A good parent sets a good example of what that parent wants the child to become as an adult.
2. A good parent is involved in every aspect of the childs life.
2007-01-12 20:39:04 · answer #4 · answered by bonobo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a good parent is always there when you need them. they give you great advise and accept when you don't follow it. They are forgiving , but not pushovers,. They know you and understand your point of view. They don't try to be your best friend, but they don't try to control every single solitary aspect of your life. They are the of the very few people who you can stand to be around for more than 10 mins at a time without getting into a fight or argument with. They don't put you down or criticize your view and opinions.
2007-01-13 16:09:52 · answer #5 · answered by sweetgurl3491 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Someone who will nurture, care for in all aspects, and mentor their child to be the best that he/she can be! Just look at my screen name, I think I would be off better answering how would I define a not so good parent!
2007-01-12 17:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by Mom to Foster Children 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there is no specific defenition .. But in my opinion a good parent is the one who loves, cares, support, protects and is a friend to his daugther / son. No matter what??? Even if they are not together for any reason.... Or even if they live together no matter if you are so tired from work or had any problem at work you enter home and forget about this problems and look to have a smile for your kids, eat dinner together and spend at least 10 minutes with them... A parent is always there for their kids and have time for them maybe they are not the perfect parents but at least they have time for them !!!! This is what I personallly think a good parent is !!!!
2007-01-12 19:05:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good parent is one who considers their child before making any decision. As long as all your decisions are based on what you believe to be best for your child, you"ll be alright. ( For example: would it be best for my child if I dropped out of college to be a stay at home mom if my boyfriend didn't have a secure job that paid well. No that would not be best for my child. It would be a selfish decision on my part, not good parenting.)
2007-01-16 16:32:25 · answer #8 · answered by adondeesta1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good parent is any parent who puts the child's wants and needs before themselves. A good parent is a parent who will ask one major question before deciding on something, "How will this action/decision affect my child and will it benefit them?"
2007-01-12 17:36:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A person that is willing to sacrifice personally to insure that their child has a good home environment, a good education, good role models, good health without giving into every whim of the child. (teaching need from want, sorely lacking in today's society)
2007-01-12 17:56:02 · answer #10 · answered by Lonnie F 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A good parent is a parent who leaves behind fond loving memories of him/her when he/she is gone
I idolise my dad for the same reasons..he was strict, hardworking, he disciplined by example, he gave us security, stabilty, but most of all we felt loved..there isnt a day goes by without me thinking of him. My Parents were perfect parents
2007-01-12 16:52:21 · answer #11 · answered by Bob P 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋