In your opinion, what are some characteristics of a good parent?

Question

Writing a paper for school!!

Answer 1

An attentive parent, one who asks questions and participates in their child's development. People call these parents "a pain in your behind" but they are only that way because they care! Much better than having a parent who doesn't care.

Answer 2

Someone that realizes that being a good parents doesn't NOT mean being your child's best friend. Your job is not to be their best friend and "yes" man, it's to show them the ropes so that they can have a full life.

Someone that realizes that mistakes will be made and not to jump on the child harshly EVERY time. Guide them. I love both my parents, but my Dad was the one who actually TAUGHT me things. If I made a mistake, I suffered the NATURAL consequences. He didn't cover up the mistake or solve the problem by himself...he TAUGHT me what to do when I messed up. My Mom - well, God Bless her, she didn't. And when I made a mistake and needed guidance, guess who I went to?

Let your child make mistakes and learn ON THEIR OWN when they get older. At 16, my parents said that I was in charge of myself. But if they saw me making major mistakes that would drastically alter the road I was on, they'd intervene. I learned the lesson MYSELF that staying up on a school-night at a friend's house until 3 in the morning was a HORRIBLE decision.

Have fun with them. Laugh often! Learn to slow down and take pleasure in coloring, Play-Doh. Know the video games they are playing.

Be involved with their school. This shows them that you are genuinely interested and invested in them.

Don't give into the "Sally has a cell phone, I want one too" deal. But don't make them the social pariah, either. It's a fine line.

Answer 3

Someone who always tries to do what is best for their child - even though they will sometimes make mistakes, patience, empathy, loving, compassionate, a good role model - a parent is the child's biggest role model, someone who enjoys being with their child, must be willing to make difficult decisions and not always the popular choice, must be willing to put their child's needs before their own, must have common sense, the ability to problem solve, a good listener, responsible, willingness to always be there for their child for the rest of their life - just because your child becomes an adult doesn't mean your relationship is over, able to know when to intervene and when not to, ability to stay rational and calm even when everything is out of control, the desire to be a great parent, willingness to learn new things, desire to be involved

Answer 4

You have to be patient, and have the ability to love someone more than yourself. You have to be willing to get puked,pooped, and peed on. You have to be willing to give entirely of yourself at anytime and everyday for at least 18 years, and occassionally after the 18 years. You have to be willing to do what is best for your child even if it is not what you would want to do. If you can do all this then you will be a good mom. it does not matter how much money you have, weather you breast or bottle feed, what kind of diapers you use. None of that matters. It only matters that your children are the light of your lives, and that you are willing to love them and teach them. It is the most rewarding experience in the world.

Answer 5

Personal integrity. I don't believe in the "Do as I SAY and not as I DO" school of thought. Actions speak much louder than words. No child will ever respect a parent who can't control THEIR OWN impulses and selfish wants. I believe this is the most important characteristic...the rest will come naturally if personal integrity is in place.

Answer 6

i believe a good parent is someone who remembers being a kid, aperson who makes sure that thier child can come talk to them about anything even if the child did wrong, a good parent does what has to be done to make sure the child is getting everything they need to grow, if the child is over wieght help them diet and exercise, a good parent always makes sure they tell thier child they love them, never put down or critisize a child, children of all ages need to know they are cherished and loved no matter what, and a good parent never thinks that their child does no wrong and blame it on everyone else.

Answer 7

Good parents:

let their children be who they are

foster a sense of independence in their children

expose their children to lots of different things: foods, art, people, etc

try to build a love of learning in their children

make their children feel loved and secure

try to make their children empathetic

Answer 8

a good parent to me is someone who is willing to spend time with their children. Teach them new things has they grow. Time is everything. If you have a parent who isn't willing to spend time with their child, you wonder what will happen to their child.

Answer 9

Someone who is patient, caring, loving, has time for each child (makes time). And someone who has alot of compassion :-) Good luck

Answer 10

Someone who doesnt Neglect, abuse, or rape their children or allow anyone else to.

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Good VS. Bad Mothering
http://sabrinaporterfield.blogspot.com/2003/03/good-vs-bad-mothering.html