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June 24, 2013 A Good Parent
Parents have many characteristics, when they are being defined. Being a good parent overrules them all. A child’s behavior is determined by their home training. Some parents fail to take responsibility for their child and their actions, unlike good parents. Good parents bond with their children, to let the child know they care and are there for them at any time. Good parents show affection and love their child unconditionally. A good parent is a role model. A good parent is emotionally, physically, and mentally there for their child. The parent takes time to be with the child, does not rush them, takes responsibility, and understands the child.
A good parent does not spoil their child. A spoiled child becomes disrespectful, bitter, and hard to tame. The parent establishes ground rules, so the child can take ownership of their actions. Children tend to get into a mode as they become teenagers. A good parent listens to their child. A parent can have different point of views rather than looking at the child perspective of things. The parent shows affection and concern while they listen.
The child absorbs good characteristics from their parents. Good parents are role models for their children. The child learns what to say, how to say it, what to do, and how to do it from their parents. The child learns how to respect others, be responsible, and be a hard-worker. When a parent spends a lot of time with their child, they become close. If the child feels neglected, they are most likely to become a problem. When parents take their children out or have some type of family tradition, the child becomes excited and vulnerable. A good parent does not buy their children, they invest themselves with time.
Good parents motivate their children to do better and encourage them. A child becomes successful in life more than others, because they have confidence in themselves. The parent informs their children, they are