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They say that a child can be the cruelest person you ever meet, in todays world that can be very true. In this generation children are influenced by the world around them, and corruption is in every direction. Parent's don't realize that every little thing is a factor. The language you use, the way you treat others, these are all things that a child looks to to mold there person. You cant expect to raise a child properly if you have set up an environment that is unstable.

The first thing all parents need to realize is that your child comes first, no relationship should stand in the way of there wellbeing. If your a single parent and dating, you should make sure that they'll get along with your child so everyone can be happy. Mistreating them so you can be happy is selfish and very wrong. Remember, they never asked to be here.
The second thing is kindness, treat others how you want to be treated. If you let your child grow up making fun of people and bullying others, then you have failed them as a parent. No child should have to suffer because of your lack in discipline. If you give them whatever they want or let them go anywhere they want at anytime, then its likely that your son will be in prison by the time he's 19 and your daughter will be another pregnant teenager. Use discipline, but also let them know why your doing whatever it is your doing. And be kind.
Another mistake parents make is being too protective. Be strong enough to bring them up right, but also give them a chance at being there own person. If you never let them sleepover at a friends house or go to the movies, then they'll grow up socially inept. Not having any experience with others in the real world it will be difficult for them to find a good job, and not being able to express themselves, people will walk all over them. So limit your children from the really bad things, but don't limit them too much.
To raise good children in such a negative world, just make sure they know whats right and wrong. Teach them to help and not to hurt. All bullies ever did was turn positive minds into negative ones. Those quiet kids that one day finally snap and bring a gun to school probably weren't always bad, they were teased and bullied and hurt by children whose parents raised them poorly and they just couldn't take it anymore. Ignoring them doesn't always work. Teach your children to treat others with respect, and bullies ever did was inspire violence in peaceful people.

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