5 characteristics of a good parent.

by Swapnil Adivarekar September 12, 2022

We all want our children to be good parents. Parents bear a great deal of responsibility for raising their children in the greatest possible manner. But what is excellent parenting? Good parenting occurs when a parent creates a secure, supportive home environment, serves as a positive role model, and participates actively in her child's life.

Accepting responsibility for the whole growth of the child, providing moral support and spiritual guidance, and leading him/her via open communication and mutual respect are all characteristics of good parenting. Responsible parents impart healthy values, set limits, and affect a child’s behavior in a positive manner. Are you willing to put in the effort to be a good parent?

Here are five golden parenting standards that every parent must follow:

1. Spend quality time with your children.

Your time is the most valuable gift you can give your children. Be available to them. No matter how busy you and your children are, make time to 'communicate.' This will foster greater understanding and unity. Play games, have fun, and plan and execute activities together. While spending time together, make sure to instill excellent habits and honesty.

2. Show unconditional love

Your love and warmth are the foundation of your children's well-being and happiness. The more you make your children feel loved, the more they will listen to you and learn from you. Before you teach your child worldly skills, show them, unconditional love. Give it to someone through your hugs, kisses, and words. According to studies, a child requires 12 hugs every day! Yes, you read that correctly.

3. Save the rod.

Never, ever use physical force. Studies show that spanking or slapping hurts a child's growth and self-esteem. When children go out of control, parents understandably lose their cool and raise a hand to reprimand them. It may temporarily relieve parents' anger, but it not only leaves your child with terrible memories for a lifetime, but it also teaches them to turn to violence when they are furious. So do whatever you need to do to keep yourself under control, but never use physical force. Hitting is never, ever acceptable!

4. Keep promises

Always uphold the promises you make to your child. You are teaching your child responsibility and competence in this manner. Never mention anything that you cannot perform for him or her. If you continue to say things that you never do, your children will never listen to you or take you seriously. If you goof up, apologies and do it without fail the next time. Why make promises you can't keep?

5. Set a good example.

Discipline your child by serving as a positive role model and influence. If you want your child to learn good manners, respect time and money, be polite, responsible, courteous, truthful, and calm, follow regulations, be reasonable, and never disappoint you, you must be nice yourself. Children are a mirror of parents and what they observe around them. To change our thoughts, we must first change ourselves. So do your best as youngsters are watching you and model on you in ways more than one. Begin right now!