What Makes a Good Parent

What Makes a Good Parent?
1. What makes a good parent according to Dr. Tanya Byron?
A person who doesn’t worry too much about being a good parent.
2. What are some of the common problems that children might have?
Temper tantrums, lack of sleep and not wanting to eat or not eating what their parents want them to.
3. Why is play important in the parent-child relationship?
It is important in bonding between the two of you and it results in a healthy emotional development and helps with social skills
4. Do you think you will be a good parent? Why or why not?
Personally I believe that I will be a decent parent. I think this because I know that I am going to try my best to raise my child the best way I can ; I’m not going to neglect or abuse my child.
Dealing with Fatherhood
1. Why did the men say that they were ready for children?
Because they aren’t “Irresponsible young boys go out and play the field and travel a lot”, they’re ol enough to enjoy fatherhood.
2. What did the men have to learn as new fathers?
The men had to learn to get involved in the kids’ lives. They had to learn how bathe a baby, change diapers, and carry them. It’s not just the mom's responsibility it both of their responsibility.
3. Do you think the fathers enjoy fatherhood more today than in the past? Why or why not?
I think that these two men did, because I think older people enjoy fatherhood more. Having a child is a huge emotional leap and the men have had time of their own to be "selfish" and focus on their careers or on things they enjoy.
4. What are some of the difficulties that new fathers (and mothers) face?
Sleep deprivation, having a new born can take a great toll on both parents. Commutation is another difficulty; it could ruin a relationship if there isn't communication among the couple. Also learning how to be a father and a mother is a huge thing in itself, because they are learning what to do and what not to do. Adora Svitak: What Adults Can Learn From Kids
1. What are some of the benefits of being “childish”?
Some of the benefits of being childish is that being childish can give a person good ideas, because kids don't think about the limitations of their dreams unlike adults. They have high expectations and are capable of accomplishments, because they expect nothing but the best. The best ideas are the ones that come from the heart and the ones that have no barriers. A childish idea is the greatest one and can teach young adults and everyone a lesson.
2. Why does Svitak say that adults should listen and learn from kids and not just have kids learning from kids? Do you agree? Why or why not? Kids are the future and they have so much potential that we could share with the adults. Yes I agree with Svitak, because I think kid’s ideas should not be looked down upon.
3. Why is trust important in the relationship between kids and adults for learning to take place?
Trust is extremely important a valuable in any relationship, because without trust there isn't a relationship at all. Kids have to feel comfortable and have to have a bond and sense of trust with adults in order to learning and feel comfortable. Adults have to embrace their child’s ideas and help them accomplish their goals and be successful in life. When kids have trust in you they are more likely to have a stronger bond and have an open communication.
4. Do you agree with Svitak that parents and adults should have high expectations for kids? Why?
Yes I agree with Svitak, parents and adults should have high expectations for kids because they are our future. They’re the ones who are going to come up with the great ideas that become reality; they’re the one going to be making the future decisions.