Kids are born in a very fragile form to the point where they need a great deal of care until they are old enough to think for themselves, make their own decisions, and even be accountable for the outcome of their decisions. If you've been around a newborn kid, you will see that it's self-evident that those little angels need 100% care.
To be fair, even folks who are in their forties and are lucky enough to have either parent alive still get some benefits from that parent-child relationship. Despite all the experience I've gained so far, I still work with the lessons I learned from my parents. A huge part of the moral values that punctuate each stage of my growth and development can be traced to the life lessons I learned from my parents.
So, I know for a fact that the traits that are possessed by parents play a big role in highlighting how effective they will be when playing their parenting role. The list of those traits can go as far as you want, but I will be highlighting 3 of those in this post.
They are;
1. You have to be Caring.
Parenting is a role that calls for a great act of care towards your kids. It starts way before you even bring kids into this world. The moment you decide that you want to have kids, it would be left for you to be sure that you are bringing them into a space that's safe for them to grow, develop, and thrive.
The moment they are born, the call for care becomes more self-evident. If you have a baby, you can't afford to just make plans without having their needs at the top of your priority. You need to plan for their meal, take care of their hygiene, and make sure that each stage of their growth and development is met properly.
2. Willingness to be Responsible.
I believe everyone is capable of being responsible. That capability comes from being aware of what's right and what's wrong. However, a lot of people choose to live and act irresponsibly. Imagine what kids would learn when they are raised in a home that's run by irresponsible parents.
I for one want to associate with people who are responsible and I know that we will have more responsible folks in society if there are more responsible parents. So, the willingness to act and live a responsible lifestyle is something that should be a part of anyone interested in taking up the role of parenting. Do it for you, for the kids and for the society at large.
3. Disagreeableness.
Do you know what's common among infants? Whenever they want anything, they ask for it and they want you to provide it IMMEDIATELY, no matter what, and at all costs. That's the attitude that's very visible in kids even before they are old enough to stand on their feet.
As a parent, are you going to bow to all they claim to be their needs? That would be one heck of a mistake to make. And, a lot of parents are agreeable to a fault when their kids are involved. They end up saying YES to all the kids ask for till they end up raising a kid who's
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narcissistic. They will also grow to hate you for being a YES Dad or Mum to everything they asked for.
So, just be ready to say NO and mean it, whenever there's a need to do so. You have to be that disagreeable if you want to raise kids that will be proud to have you as a parent.
Thanks For Not Missing Any Full-stop or Comma.
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