Please be as descriptive as possible. This is for a school project.
2007-07-18 13:33:55 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
In my opinion, my greatest responsibility as a parent is making sure my children are getting the best care possible. To me, that means, feeding them decently healthy food daily, keeping them clean, giving them a proper education, surrounding ourselves with loving and caring people instead of a negative environment, and showing my children love and compassion in all we do including discipline.
The greatest reward of being a parent evolves on a daily basis. Last night, my 9 year old asked me if I could just hold her. I was putting her to bed and she wanted me to hold her. That made my day complete. But the greatest reward is seeing my children grow up daily, seeing that the things I have taught them is showing in all that they do, and them knowing that I love them with all my heart. They never have to ask "Mom, do you love me?" Because it is obvious that I love them just by showing it to them.
I hope this helps.
2007-07-18 13:50:44 · answer #1 · answered by lanalang 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is probably the greatest responsibility you could possibly have just to be in the unique position of having a perfectly innocent and totally dependent human being in your care, who is looking to you for every answer, every emotional and physical need, basically EVERYTHING! This responsibility IS a big part of the reward in my opinion. You are molding and shaping a personality and every action you take is directly impacting the course they will go in life. It can be extremely intimidating and I would question any parent who isn't scared to death when they consider the weight of what they are doing.
You will ineveitably make mistakes as a parent, and I think that is also one of the great responsibilities. Admit to your kids when you are wrong. Apologize. (So they see by example that its ok to be human.)
I am growing up right along side my kids not only as a parent, but as a human being. They teach me just as much as I teach them. The whole experience is the most rewarding thing I could ask for, and the great thing is that I'm also getting to know the coolest most wonderful people I have ever met!
Big responsibility with even bigger rewards.
2007-07-18 23:55:08 · answer #2 · answered by sleepydad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The biggest challenge is that is a 24/7/365 x 20 years job that is more important than all the dollar groveling we do in our entire life. Also many people do not realize that they only have the first five years to "shape" the person that will be their son or daughter. Gee I wonder why they have so many "kid problems" from their kids they shipped off to "daycare" when they were a year old and then didn't parent after that?
The biggest "reward"? When one of my kids does something kind for someone without being asked or prompted to. When they say "please" and "thank you" at a restaurant. When they spend their energy trying to make the world a better place.
2007-07-18 20:57:02 · answer #3 · answered by Perry L 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The greatest responsibility is knowing you need to do everything possible to prepare them for the real world and raise them to be responsible young adults. The greatest reward is watching them become people you enjoy being with, people you would want to be friends with even if they weren't your children.
2007-07-18 21:40:17 · answer #4 · answered by Wicked Good 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your child's up bringing is a very important responsibility. Showing your child right and wrongs in life. Teaching them how to be a kind, respectable and caring individual. With that you will be reward by being the one person your child looks up to and respects. Hope you can be the best parent your child needs. Always show them love and be proud of them. Remember reward your child with praise and respect as well when He/ She does something well...I.E. good grades, helps around the house. Best of luck to you and you will see the reward in your child's future!!
2007-07-18 20:45:26 · answer #5 · answered by Heather 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The jgrreatest responsibility is raising them to love and trust in Jesus Christ. I know that isn't what you wanted to hear, but that was how I felt. If they belong to the Lord, then all the other problems and concerns fall into place.
Now they are grown and on their own. They are leading faith-inspired moral lives. Two and married and each have child. I am so proud of all three of my kids - that is the reward.
2007-07-18 21:02:50 · answer #6 · answered by Patsy A 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
keeping them safe and on the right road in life. is the most important thing and letting them know you love them everyday. and the best thing I fell for was the unexpected showing of unconditional love the behind the back hugs ..just cause... and the little things they do for me without being asked. The rewards are endless.
2007-07-18 20:44:59 · answer #7 · answered by Iknowalittle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
watching them grow up into fine young people and the reward is your kids having kids and then u just r satisfied : ]
2007-07-18 20:37:14 · answer #8 · answered by Katie S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
your child and be a pearent
2007-07-18 20:55:34 · answer #9 · answered by angelo 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋