2007-06-22 09:26:00 · 13 answers · asked by M 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
LOVE, TRUST AND UNDERSTANDING! I have 2 children and one of them is a 16yr old daughter. She says that I am the greatest mom in the world and the bestest friend she can have. She knows that I love her, and I trust her and she can trust me, and above all I have the understanding she needs when it comes to school and her personal life. I don't ever judge her nor do I ever put her down for decisions she makes that I don't agree with. We need to know that as parents our children will make mistakes in life and hopefully will learn by them, and when they don't, we need to be there for them.
2007-06-22 10:17:22 · answer #1 · answered by nascarfan31 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Great question. I'm a parent might not be perfect but this is what works for me.
I am open with the kids. I talk about our family values..like no sex before marriage, (so many teens are pregnant at the high school) right and wrong, If they think about the future what is it? My youngest still in elementary school talks about collage and getting a good job so his wife won't have to work and she can stay and raise the kids if she wants. He thinks about the price of a house when he is older and wants to start saving money. He knows what is good and how he wants life to be. My other kids do the same just different. They all know they can talk to me about anything and we talk about what would be best for them at that time. Teenage drinking, sex, boy/girl friends, parties etc all of that is talked about daily with one of them. I feel that I am raising good adults not children. Yet they are allowed to be kids!
I hope that answered your question.
2007-06-22 16:36:03 · answer #2 · answered by Jenn 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think all parents need to teach honesty in all areas(family,work, school,play),respect for self,family, property,country,differing religions/nationalities,& other people they are around-strangers or friends,and most important is to keep God first in their life. Next the parent needs to teach budgeting,sticking to a job until it is finished well,how to respect the opposite sex with following their own parents examples, and to always do their best in all that they do.Best wishes and I hope this helps!
2007-06-22 16:49:30 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think the # 1 thing that I have taught my now six year old son, is COMPASSION! Compassion for others, himself, family, friends, & less-fortunant. You'd be surprized at all the other qualities come with compassion; humility, kindness, love, generocity, charity, the willingness to help out others, commitment, and loyalty....He'll be a more productive citizen. He'll be that all around good guy.
2007-06-23 11:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by Candi is Dandy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Believe in God
Never lie,cheat or Steal.
Be true to your self.
Be Kinder than Necessary,for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.
Don't love or like for what someone looks like But whats inside of them.
Dream and dream Big even if it may never come true!
2007-06-22 16:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by Dew 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There principles.
School teachers will keep lecturing all sorts of 'Good Human Being' principles to him / her but the child follows what he sees his parents are doing.
So share your principles. Make a point of being Just, Honest, Helpful & all the other things you want your child to learn to become a 'Good Human Being' and he / she will imbibe them automatically.
2007-06-22 16:38:39 · answer #6 · answered by Asheesh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To treat others as you want to be treated. I treat my children with respect and honor and love and they return that back to me and to other (adults) as well. I am always hearing that my two boys have wonderful manners. (Don't get me wrong, they still act like goofy teenagers around each other and their friends). But they have many many friends because they are able to be compassionate and respectful.
2007-06-22 16:39:03 · answer #7 · answered by cydthekid 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if u want something u should work to get it that way u have earned it...also respect and consideration towards others...take action for ur responciabilities...not to scream and yell when disagreein ..it doesnt make things better ..it just causes a headache...
to appreciate things in life that ur are given...
2007-06-22 16:34:07 · answer #8 · answered by lil country gal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Accepting blame when you do something wrong and learning to say "I'm sorry" sincerely and trying to change the behavior. Because its the one thing that alot of adults can't do.
2007-06-22 16:30:52 · answer #9 · answered by tjnstlouismo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
education, manners, responsibility,love,religion,and common sence.
to preapare them in the future and in the present.... in all these areas, to be a better person in life and a roll model for their future children (and so on).
2007-06-22 16:33:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋