It is a joy to see a child grow with good attitude and responsibility. As the proverb goes, “Train up a child
in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
To be a good parent is to be patient. Sometimes children can be disobedient and hardheaded. And sometimes they insist what they want. This is a part of parenting where your patience is tried. Good communication and explanation to a child is one way to make them obey you.
To be a good parent is to be responsible. Everyday children need many things from food, clothing, education and shelter. It is good if their needs will be provided well.
To be a good parent is to be a friend. It is a sweet experience to know the little secrets of a child. It is also fun to spend some time to play with them.
To be a good parent is to be loving. Every child is not perfect. There will be at time they fail. However, it is in a parent’s love that covers all these imperfections.
Being a good parent is not easy. It takes a lot of effort to win the respect of a child. Yet, if you do it with love, understanding and dedication you can be a good parent in your own simple way.