Good or practically perfect parenting entails empowering our kids to cope with the daily challenges of life. It entails bestowing on them exclusive gifts of a healthy body, a sound mind and a noble character. Although most parents aspire to be the best, it is a fact that none of us can claim to have mastered the art of parenting to perfection.

However, with honest intentions, genuine interest, and a determined effort, we can all aspire to be good, practically perfect parents. Let us now examine some of the most important tools parents can focus on while keeping their child's complete development in mind:-

* Development of character
* Formation of good habits
* Setting a good example
* Administering tender loving care
* Inculcating Discipline
* Parental harmony
* Instilling work ethics

*Development of character:

Character essentially entails having an inbuilt desire for good and navigating one's life with a good moral compass at all times. True pride and success comes with the development of character; in the knowledge of an honest effort to do what is right in all circumstances. This is one of the most important tool parents can equip their child with by creating and nurturing the character-building process early on in life. Let us inculcate in our children that to attain real happiness, they do not always need an abundance of material things, wealth or fame.

* Formation of good habits:

Wise parents understand the importance of forming good habits right from an early age. The seeds of good habits are sown in the child's first year including habits of sleeping, eating and obedience. The development of such habits is an important part of early care. And this early care is a deciding factor in determining how the child will grow up to be, as an adult. Parents do help your child to form good habits.

* Setting a good example:

Parent's good example will pave the way for their children and guide them to move in the right direction. Good examples are set in the home, long before children attend school. What parents do and say will have a significant influence on their children's behavior. This ultimately will result in how they live. Children continuously watch their parents and observe their habits, how they inter-act with others and how they react in crisis. Your good example is the most powerful thing you can do to help your child.

* Administering tender loving care:

All children irrespective of their age, constantly need

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