What Makes One A Good Parent?

A good parent seeks to make decisions that are in the child’s best interests and is defined not just by their actions, but also by their intentions.

It is not necessary for a good parent to be perfect. No one is without flaws. No child is without flaws… When we set our expectations, it’s crucial to keep this in mind. After all, while working with youngsters, what is the goal? To indicate who’s in charge? To arouse fear? Or to assist the youngster in becoming a respectable, self-assured human being?

It’s not about being perfect as a parent to be successful. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t try to achieve it. Set high expectations for ourselves first, and then for our children. For them, we serve as vital role models.

It’s natural to be concerned about whether you’re a “good enough” parent. Before becoming a parent, it’s probable that you’ve never felt completely responsible for someone else’s future (it’s a big responsibility! ), and that comes with a lot of anxiety. More information is being shared (and compared) than ever before thanks to social media and the internet, and it appears that today’s parents are questioning their parenting skills more than any other generation of parents. But how can you know if you’re doing the best you can for your children?
Let’s take a look at what makes a good parent.

Let’s take a look at what makes a good parent.

Of all, there are no hard and fast rules for what makes a successful parent. What one person considers to be good parenting may not be the same as what another considers to be good parenting. These characteristics and habits, on the whole, can be seen in parents who are good at parenting.

Be a good role model

Every parent wishes for his child to become responsible, empathetic, trustworthy, and kind as an adult. Training a child to have values, however, is not the same as teaching them to swim, kick a soccer ball, or play the piano.

Being a person of character yourself is the real secret to parenting a child with character. Being a strong and visible role model is the best approach to impart values. Spending a lifetime with a generous adult would result in the birth of another generous adult. A childhood without a strong emphasis on material goods results in a child who realises that she can’t buy everything at the mall. Parents who show real concern for their children’s feelings and needs teach their children to empathise with and care for others.

Show them you love them

Being a great parent means showering your child with unending love. Fortunately, most mothers and fathers have been hardwired to love their own children by nature.

It is just impossible to lavish love on a youngster. What we commonly conceive of as the effect of spoiling a child is never the result of lavishing too much affection on them. It’s frequently the result of giving something other than love to a youngster, such as a forbearance, lessened expectations, or financial items.

Giving your child hugs, spending quality time with them, eating family meals together, and paying attention to their problems are all examples of loving your child.

You set limits when appropriate

Children must eventually understand that they will not always be able to do things their way. If you don’t regulate your child’s conduct while he’s small, he’ll struggle to learn how to govern himself when he’s older and you’re not around.

Setting limitations with children is a good strategy to help them learn how to function as members of society. Because a child’s brain lacks the ability to control itself, they must be protected from things that are harmful to them, such as too much television, sugar, or video games, for example. As a parent, you must strike a balance between allowing children to explore and experience while also assisting them in developing healthy habits by limiting what they want to do.

Meet your child’s emotional needs

This does not imply that you must devote every waking moment of your life to your child. It does, however, imply that you devote meaningful one-on-one time to them, feeding their hearts and demonstrating that they are cherished and valuable to you.

According to some experts, giving your child 30 minutes of undivided attention (meaning you are not on your phone, watching TV, or working on another task) is advantageous. This also implies that you are validating your child’s emotions. If they are crying, soothe them rather than telling them they have no need to cry. Feelings are natural, but you can teach your children good coping mechanisms. Parents must also set a good example when it comes to dealing with emotions in a healthy manner.

Know when to say no

It’s difficult for many parents to be harsh with their children. They are unable to establish regulations. They threaten, but they don’t follow through on their threats.

Limits are important to children while they are young. They’re looking for hard and fast regulations, not flimsy ones. Children who do not view their parents as authoritative figures tend to hunt for a code of behaviour elsewhere by the time they reach adolescence.

They frequently find it in what I refer to as “the second family,” the peer group’s collective power, and pop culture. Good kids act out in hazardous ways when they are immersed in this culture. They lie without remorse, and they dabble in drugs and alcohol. The truth is that relinquishing parental authority is a disservice to our children.

See Your Child for Who They Are

Aim to see your child for who he or she is, rather than what you hope they will become. Your youngster may want to be a quiet reader rather than a star on the stage or on the soccer field.

It’s fantastic to encourage youngsters to explore new things and step outside of their comfort zones. “You won’t know if you enjoy anything until you give it your all,” as the saying goes, especially for children who are still figuring out who they are and what they want.

However, parents should double-check to make sure they’re pushing their children for the correct reasons (to try it, not because you’ve seen other kids do it).

Final Thoughts

Parenting is one of the most profoundly transformative experiences you will ever have. It pushes you to be a better person, improve your state of mind, and broaden your horizons. It also gives you a once-in-a-lifetime chance to heal your own childhood wounds by being the parent you always desired as a child.

Another plus is that, while parenthood is challenging, it is also extremely fulfilling. The bad news is that the benefits frequently follow the hard labour. But if we give it our all now, we will reap the benefits later and have nothing to regret.

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