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BabyChatter Ezine
Baby Names, Baby Freebies, Coupons & Offers, &
Parenting and Baby Information
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November 1, 2001, Issue 49
Teri Hanson, Editor, info@babychatter.com

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IN THIS ISSUE
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=> Welcome
=> Sponsorship Notice
=> This Week’s Freebies, Deals and Fun
=> Feature Article: Characteristics of a Good Parent
=> How to Be Featured as our Guest Columnist
=> Advertisements
=> Disclaimer

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FEATURE ARTICLE
Characteristics of a Good Parent
by Tequitia Andrews
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Raising a child can be very difficult. We sometimes forget that children need to learn how to become adults from us and that they are not little adults. We have to teach them. In my opinion, there are certain characteristics a “good” parent should have.

A good listener: As parents, we sometimes are quick to judge our child’s actions or choice of words, that we do not hear their cries for love, attention, or help. We should listen to their feelings, reactions, and opinions. Try to understand their point of view. Look at them when they are talking to show that you are hearing their every word. Put down that book, turn off that television, stop what you are doing and listen!

A good example: We should treat our kids as our equals and not as subordinates. The “do as I say and not as I do” mentality doesn’t work. Teach your child how to be responsible, caring, a hard worker, patient, etc by exhibiting those characteristics within yourself. It’s not too late for you to do so.

Makes time for the family: It’s true that many of us have to work to provide our family with the essentials. In doing so, remember that material things cannot substitute love and quality time from a parent. Your child should know that they are important to you. They should not have to compete against your job. The position and title that you hold and your job cannot be passed on, but the love, the traditions, and time put into your family can be carried throughout generations.

Get involved in your child’s life. Respect their interests, do not down play them as mediocre. Share in some of the activities you enjoy. Become familiar with the current trends. It may be a little different than what you’re used to, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn to at least respect it.

Displays unconditional love: Love your child no matter what. Never allow them to have a doubt in their minds of your love for them. At times they may disappoint you, anger you, or even disrespect you, but even during those times they should know that they are loved by you. No one is perfect, we’ve all made mistakes and will continue to. Shower those imperfections with love.

It’s not much! Simple things that we, as parents, can do everyday.

Tequitia Andrews is a wife, mother, homemaker, and freelance writer. She is the owner of Homebound Parenting a site for sahms. She also publishes a monthly email newsletter for sahms, Homebound Parentingzine.

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