by Kelly Ismail

Created on: January 11, 2009

What are the characteristics of a good parent? Good parents are loving parents and they encourage their children to be all they can be. They understand the importance of raising their children to meet the world head on and they work to teach them the values and morals to make it in this world.

Good parents lead by example to their children. They show their children how to look at the world and share their compassion for the things that are happening. They also show their children the value of love and share that in all aspects of their children's lives.

Good parents enforce their rules and give children room to make decisions on their own. When their children make mistakes they teach them by standing behind what they wish to learned. They make sure that their children know the difference between right and wrong and also know that there are consequences good and bad for those decisions.

Good parents understand that there needs to be certain values learned. They teach manners and about the importance of respect, not only to them but others. They teach their children about understanding the goodness of people and try not to teach about the prejudices and biases.

Good parents don't spoil their children to the point that they don't learn about the value of money. Children need to learn about its value and how hard it is to earn and keep it. They let their children know that everything in life is not free and to take care of the things they have versus always expecting the things they don't.

Good parents listen and give advice. They take the time to understand where their children are coming from and the thought preocesses behind the things that they have done. They encourage open communication and can talk about a variety of subjects to teach and inform their children.

Good parents stand behind and love their children through good and bad. They let their children know that no matter what they have done they will always love them even if they don't agree with them. They don't turn their backs and they don't walk away and give up on them.

The characteristics of good parents are to love, care, teach, and lead. They are parents who understand what life is about. They want to teach their children those things and give them a leg to stand on when they are starting their journey. They sometimes have to teach though tough love, but irregardless, they love with all their hearts and want only the best for the children they are raising.

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