THESIS STATEMENT
Good parenting entails being a provider, a good listener and also a protector.
SENTENCE OUTLINE
Sub Topics Topic Sentences 1. A provider A provider entails fulfilling the child’s material and educational needs. 2. A good listener Furthermore, being a good listener is an important component of good parenting.
3. A protector Another component of good parenting is the parent acting as a protector in terms of the child’s health and also influences from society.
Parents play a major role in the life of a child. Being a good parent requires making quick decisions and sacrificing. There are many factors which influence the child behavior, however parents with good traits can use these influences to mold the personality and behavior for the good of the child. I believe that good parenting entails being a provider, a good listener and also a protector.
A provider entails fulfilling the child’s material and educational needs. A child’s material needs consist of food, clothing and shelter. These three needs must be provided on the child’s requirements and until s/he turns to eighteen years. Also, the child’s educational needs should always be met. Primary education is compulsory and it is provided free of cost in Trinidad and Tobago. Without adequate education, the child will not be able to gain a respectful job in society.
Furthermore, being a good listener is an important component of good parenting. In today’s society, most of the parents are busy with their careers and often do not have the time to listen to their child. However, parents who listen to their child realize that communication is always open. The child would always feel free to speak to his parents without thinking that they are judging him. By listening to the child, the parents can come up with a solution for any