Why are parents the most important factor a child needs when growing up?

Question

Many people think parents, or parental figures are the most important thing a child needs when growing up. Why do you think they are? (teach kids, etc.)

Answer 1

because the love and support of a parent is the foundation for what that child will become in his/her life.
if a parent's love, affection, guidance and discipline is not there, the child and society will suffer immensely for it. Just look around!

Answer 2

A child is a "sponge," absorbing everything they hear and see....since their parents are generally the ones around them the most, they will have a HUGE influence on how this child perceives things.....if a father gets drunk or angry whenever he has a problem,if a mother uses curse words, if the parents argue alot in front of a child...all of this and MORE is being recorded in that child's memory. He/she is being taught, THIS is what you should do. Conversely, when parents show respect,patience,kindness,self control ,etc. a child will take note and generally mimic this good behavior.
It is an AWESOME responsibility to be a parent.

Answer 3

parents should always teach their children about the many trials and tribulations of this life.
often children do not have a clue about the pressures in life as their parents shield them from the responsibility of daily living.

sooooo when they get married the world comes crashing down on them as they don't know the basics of survival..how to work and budget their money is number one...the romantic love part goes out the window when stress of living comes in the front door.
most children are never prepared until its to late the problems and stress of just keeping a happy home stress free..its not a given and must be learned at an early age.

Answer 4

That's because parents are usually the closest people kids have when they're still growing and growing kids are learning. And they learn by looking and imitating because understanding comes much later so kids pretty much follow whatever they see and this may result in unwanted behaviour.

Parents are very much the role models kids have. So that would explain why kids either love thier parents to bits or really want nothing much to do with them. It's pretty extreme.

Answer 5

i dont, my mum made my life hell growing up ! the most important thing a child needs when growing up is someone to talk to, someone you can trust, someone who's honest, it doesnt actually have to be a parent or parental figure. it could be a friend or family member or even a friends parent, it could be anyone.

Answer 6

Because they spend the most time with the child, and the child mimics the behaviour seen in the parent.

Answer 7

the children learn from watching the parents(parent). they teach the child how to love, how to show emotions,how to interact with others, they teach them developmental skills how to survive in life,parents provide human basics for when they get on their own.

Answer 8

why do the the parents need the child in the first place, these are mysteries to us.

Answer 9

Because they are the one who spend most time with the child. And they are the nost influential role models for their child.

Answer 10

Because you spend so much time with them, us parents are always guiding and directing our children to be exceptional individuals.......I know I do as a parent.