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How To Be A Great Parent
By Wyatt Galt, 09 Feb 20:07
Here are a few great points to be a great parent
Shows a child unconditional love.
Is there.
Does not expect the child to be the parent, and does not inflict own needs on the child at the expense of the child's needs.
Does not subtly sabotage a child's efforts to learn, mature and excel.
Allows a child to be less than perfect. Forgives mistakes, and teaches a child how to forgive him or herself. Acknowledges own mistakes and apologizes for them.
Does not give up on a child or teen-ager.
Loves and accepts a child who walks a different path.
Is not threatened by a child's independence, happiness, dreams, individuality, achievements, or occasional rebellion.
Shows a child consistent and loving discipline.
Is supportive, excited and interested in what the child is doing (and wants to do).
Teaches a child how to be angry or frustrated in helpful, constructive ways.
Teaches a child how to communicate in constructive, loving ways.
Teaches a child how to deal with fear.
Knows that the child's safety and well-being comes first. Does hard things if it will help the family.
Stands up for a child. Protects the child from dangerous and harmful situations or people.
Is willing to learn from others -- including the child.
Teaches a child how to protect and take care of him or herself (financially, physically, emotionally).
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