Do you think your a great parent?why? What's unique about your parenting? What do you lack and what would make you a better parent?
2007-03-09 13:25:20 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I think I'm a great parent. I know I'm tooting my own horn but I really think I do a good job. I put a lot of thought and effort into parenting, I don't just mimic what my mom did (which now that I'm a mom- I'm shocked at some of her techniques!) Needless to say, I'm not perfect and I will always be learning new things about being a mom.
What sets me apart from an average parent is that I pay attention to detail, use TONS of forethought, have learned from my mom's mistakes, and I understand how much children learn from their parents.
I think the simple use of forethought is more unique than I origionally realized. One example is that I started teaching my child tons of useful stuff at a very young age. I'm not talking ABC's and 123's- I've taught her the value of a good work eithic, how to be confident, how to be motivated, and many other useful life lessons I missed out on as a child.
I also nurture a lot of positive things in her life. Children are naturally curious but her absolute love of science, music, film, soccer, and reading has come from me spending many many hours nurturing it all. All kids grow up with general interests but passion is something that needs nurturing.
Above all- my child knows that I love her, even when she gets into trouble. She knows that I will always be supportive of her and will always be there to set a good example.
One of my flaws is that I do get really tense and irritable when my toddler goes through a cranky day. I can't stand children whining but I also understand that it is her way of communicating-which is why I don't get mad. For some reason, it makes me really uptight and grumpy when my toddler whines and fusses about being hungry/tired but gets mad when I put her in her chair for feeding and then cries when I lay her down for a nap because she's hungry...but wouldn't eat, because she's tired. This doesn't happen often, but when it does- it really gets under my skin.
2007-03-09 13:48:10 · answer #1 · answered by Erin H 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A great parent...well, some days. Some days I feel overwhelmed, cantankerous, grouchy, tired, useless. But then at night when I tuck that little person into bed and get a kiss, I feel like I'm doing some good.
We are raising our children to believe in Jesus and follow His teachings. We love our faith and teach our children to as well. We baptize children at the age of 8 and my son is really excited to be baptized (he's three). My 2-yr-old daughter can sing Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam and says her prayers.
I don't know if this is unique, but I have them help with simple chores. I try to have my son help his sister...in doing so, he has become really protective of her and really loves her. Now if only she would reciprocate!
As to what would make me a better parent...I need to get outside with them more. I tend to be really sedentary and I know that they will pick up on that. So I guess now I have a goal! Thanks!
2007-03-09 22:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by Fotomama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all honesty I don't think I'm that good of a parent. Mostly because this is my first child and I have no clue what the hell I'm doing. I can only hope and pray that I don't do anything to screw her up, which is my biggest fear.
I doubt that I do anything uniquely different from what anyone else does. I love my daughter unconditionally and try to do what's best for her. Although she is only 16 months old...
2007-03-09 23:42:39 · answer #3 · answered by makalas_mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I think I am a great mom. I am only 20, and my daughter is only 9 months, but I can't wait for her years to come. I put lots of time and effort into trying to get her to learn new things every day. I intend to be a mother AND a friend to her. You don't just have to be a mother, you can be a friend, with limits. If you are they're friend, then they'll listen more when you talk to them about things they should or shouldn't do. And if they don't, well then, there is the mother part. My mother wasn't exactly the "motherly" type, and I plan to do my best to be the best mom possible. Time spent with your child is the most important thing. Being a listener, and just being there for them. :-)
2007-03-09 22:59:33 · answer #4 · answered by It's a secret... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think everyone think there a great parent but believe me parenting is hard i am a single mom and my daughter did not come with instruction manual fill me so i know i have made alot of mistakes but i know not to make them again. my uniqueness is that i am a mother and and father. to make me better is to try to listen more and let her know that mommy is always here as your friend and as someone to guide you in the right direction and who will love you for what ever happens in life.
2007-03-10 02:18:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was a single dad. I raised three children by myself-no help from no one. 2 sons and a daughter. All three graduated high school, went on to get post high school education-2 AA's and a BFA. Never had a problem with smoking, drugs, alcohol, teen sex, problems with the law, none of the teen garbage. All of them are gainfully employed. My daughter is married and just recently gave birth to arguably the cutest little girl on the planet. My first grandchild. I don't know, was I a good parent-you tell me.
2007-03-10 13:27:01 · answer #6 · answered by bonobo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! because i put my child before my self always, even if it envolves big sacrifices to me. example " buy her clothes rather than my self, spend my free time with her rather then infront of the tv!" I know this is not very unique but i choose to brest feed which i feel like is a big accomplishment in my self because it was not easy for me i had to over come lots of pain at first but toughed it out and be came a sucsess story. i think if i could find a work at home job wear i could spend more time with my daughter it would make me a better parent!
2007-03-09 21:48:19 · answer #7 · answered by Kay Castilio 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think I was (my daughter is now an adult...) a good parent. I used my intelligence as well as imagination to parent. I never resorted to physical violence in order to discipline, nope she wasn't an angel but I didn't expect her to be...she was afterall MY daughter and the acorn doesn't fall far from the tree. The only thing I lacked in my parenting was the support of her father and HIS participation in the parenting process.
2007-03-09 22:12:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes i do think that i am a great parent eventhough my son is not that old.I think so because I love him endlessly and am always showing him love and taking care of him and playing and teaching him things he needs to learn
2007-03-09 22:05:37 · answer #9 · answered by Clover24 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes because I am here, have been since day one and I am parenting for two and have been since my son was born(father abandoned us while I was still pregnant), my kid is a straight A student, praised by others for his manners and empathy and he himself often tells me "I am glad I have such a nice,loving,kind mom".
2007-03-09 21:59:54 · answer #10 · answered by Wildfire 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋