What do you think is the most important role of a parent?

Question

To raise good human beings, to empower their children, etc?

Answer 1

Make sure they know they can always come to you to answer their questions or for any help, without judgment (if possible, or try not to show it) no matter how young or old they are.

Answer 2

The most important role of a parent is to raise their children with good moral values. Children must grow up to be more of an asset rather than liabilities of society.

Answer 3

I think the most important role of a parent is to be a parent. I don't think you can single out one thing over another. Love is important but so is providing food and shelter and so is being a good role model. it is all just as important as each other

Answer 4

To really listen to our kids, without judgment. And of course unconditional love, always. I have single handedly raised an 18 yr old son since I was 18 myself, and he is an incredible human being because I followed these 2 very simple parenting philosophies :)

Answer 5

The most important role of a parent is to be a good role model. The things you do today, your kids will imitate in later years. You teach them through example. If you're doing good things, so will they in life. If you do things that are not good, expect them to have problems. Good Luck and God Bless You...T

Answer 6

Actually I am a 16 year old daughter, but I think that I have a good aspect of your question. The most important thing is to trust your child, and nevr to be a control freak. If you dont give your child any room to explore or any freedom, they will never learn what it it really like to be self goverened or independent.

Answer 7

Here is a check list:

1. Make sure they know right from wrong, good from evil, etc.
2. Potty Trainning ( It helps)!!!lol
3. Reading skills
4. Shoe tying skills
5. Don't push them too hard. They will drift away. BUT DO NOT give them complete freedom.
6. DON'T SPOIL THEM!!!
7. SPEND TIME WITH THEM!
8. Help them with their Problems!
9. Teach them Manners!
10. Love them no matter what!!!!

Those are key things.

P.S. Do what you think is right. Follow your own heart and thoughts.

Answer 8

To be an example to your child. Children learn so much from watching the behavior of thier parents. Set a good example in all that you do and your child will follow.

Answer 9

I am a mother of 5 absolutely wonderful children,people cannot believe how well mannered and behaved they are-I truely believe to love them with all you are,respect them and they in return will respect you,build a bond of not just parenthood but be the best friend they will ever have

Answer 10

Modeling the kind of behavior they want the child to copy in everything from nutrition and exercise, to moral integrity, professional competance, educational and cultural values and a sence of history and the inportance of family.

Answer 11

To be a good role model. Teach by doing, not by preaching.