What do you like best about the way you are as a parent?
2007-02-12 00:41:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think one of the most important aspects of parenting ( esp. as kids get older) is the ability to say, "I was wrong, please forgive me". I am by no means a perfect parent and my kids know that.
It builds our relationship and the trust between us when I am honest with them and "own" my mistakes and learn from them.
I like that I enjoy my children and that they are not a burden in any way - they know they are loved and that my husband and I enjoy being with them.
Good question,
Mom of 5 with another on the way
2007-02-12 01:31:46 · answer #1 · answered by Momof6 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I encourage my children to do and try new things. I compliment them all the time on the things they do. My eldest is in Gifted and I have told him since he was a toddler how smart he is. My youngest is very athletic, you get the point. I think by standing behind them 100%. I have always told them that I may not always like what they do, but I will always love them and be there for them.
2007-02-12 08:47:04 · answer #2 · answered by Michele A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm. well i am a single mom, so what i like best is the fact that my son is growing up healthy and he is getting all the things he needs i like that i still (even having a full time job) have all the time in the world to help him learn new things. i like that i get to be me and he gets to see what mom is really all about about, he is 17 months old and the love of my life.
2007-02-12 09:18:16 · answer #3 · answered by puppy love 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I truly think one of the most important things that makes a good parent is the ability to listen.You don't have to agree with whats being said, but if you listen and they know you'll listen,chances are they too will listen.
2007-02-12 08:48:02 · answer #4 · answered by karen b 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm very patient with my son. He's 17 months old and can be a stinker sometimes, but I keep my cool. I'm also a big kid at heart, so he always has a playmate!!
2007-02-13 14:10:21 · answer #5 · answered by rising_star72002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been able to teach them to be respectful and helpful. They are loving and are the best kids in the world.
2007-02-12 13:21:09 · answer #6 · answered by Melba 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being Patient!
2007-02-12 09:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by 9929 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am always there for my daughter and she can talk to me about anything-communication is key.
I know alot of kids who do not talk to their parents about problems they have.
My daughter will always come to me when she is sad,happy, upset, angry- I am glad she trusts me enough to know I would never judge her-just be there.
2007-02-12 10:05:56 · answer #8 · answered by Willow 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I let my kids be kids.. I encourage imaginations and let them free play as much as possible..
I think in this day and age, we are so focused on preparing them for their future, we dont let them have a present..
2007-02-12 09:16:18 · answer #9 · answered by TheyCallMeMom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unconditional love and not sweating the small stuff. She can make mistakes and know I still love her.
2007-02-12 08:47:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋