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What I've learned about parenting: * Your kids may grow up to act like you, so act in a way that you want your children to emulate. * Talk to them in a way and have expecations of them that are developmentally appropriate. Use your wisdom and conscience to determine how to do this. * Expect your children to have certain responsibilties and behave in a certain way, to start working for the familiy or for others when they become old enough (possibly to make their own money), volunteer to help others, and respect their parents, family, others, and themselves. Beyond that, it just depends on the situation. I've seen some bad parenting, though. It usually involves anger, psychosis, manipulation, spoiling, irrationally defending their child, drug use, etc. If you or your child is the common thread in problems, it's probable that you or your child are at fault. If you can't handle things, get outside help. And if your kid is exhibiting bad or dangerous behavior to themselves or others, get help. |