What Makes a Good Parent

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Isaiah Bell 10-25-13 Characteristics of a good Parent Being a parent is one of the most fulfilling experiences a person can have. The most important thing a parent can give their child, however, is a sense of being loved. Just keep in mind that you don't have to be infallible to be a "perfect" parent. Some parents want to be there for their child and some feel as though they can just leave them to fend for themselves, but that can lead to a lot of bad things in the child’s life. Some parents feel that they need to be a certain way to ensure that their son or daughter grows up with morals and values that they learn from home and can pass down to their children. Some parents have the skills to be able to lead their child in the right direction, but what are the characteristics of a good parent? Parents need to be willing to teach their children. In my opinion, there are key things that a parent needs to do to be a "good" parent. Parents need to be good listeners. They are sometimes too quick to judge their children's actions and words that they do not hear them cry for love, attention or help. Parents need to listen to their child's feelings and reactions to things. Also, they need to let them have their own opinions and voice them too. They should look at their child and show them that they are listening to them. Understanding their point of view and where they are coming from also will help one to be a good parent. Being a good parent has a lot of responsibilities and a lot of time toward a child, children are like sponges and they take in everything they can learn. In order to be a good parent, you also have to be strict; it is for the child`s own good. He may not like it of course, who will? However, it is from strict parent that a child learns discipline. Under certain circumstances I even agree with the use of force. A good beating or a severe scolding

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