Is there a right or wronge way of been a good parent.

@jen20619 (1300)
Ireland
April 5, 2007 5:59am CST
As I am a single parent .I have the job of been both mom and dad.I do try to be strict with my son as I would get walked over if I didnt.I dont hit him but I do tell him in a strict manner things he shouldnt do.I find this realy works for me.As when he hears me speak in that voice he knows hes doing wronge and should stop.Do you also think this is a good way of been as parent.Is there a right or wronge way of been a good parent?
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6 responses
recycledgoth
@recycledgoth (9894)
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5 Apr 07
Unfortunately children do not come with a manual and instructions. there is no right or wrong way to be a parent, you can only do your best and be consistent. Being strict, firm but fair is the best way, especially with young children. Everyone will tell you different things, you can only really just do your best.
medooley
@medooley (1873)
• United States
9 Apr 07
recycledgoth hit the nail right on the head. There is no right way or wrong way to be a good parent. But the key to that is being a good parent. If you are a bad parent, that of course is not a good thing. But like recycledgoth said, you can only do the best that you know how to do. I think that if at the end of the day you can honestly say that about how you did, then there is nothing more you can ask.
izaman05
@izaman05 (33)
• Malaysia
19 Apr 07
There is no right or wrong way to be a good parent, it is a our responsible to raise our child, Every parent want to give the best for their children. try this tips. try to spend individual time with each of your children with no interruptions.
weemam
@weemam (13372)
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8 Apr 07
my 3 sons are now 44,41 and 26 and we have 4 teenage grandkids , Just stick to your rules you have made , give plenty of kisses and cuddles and listen , he will respect you for making rules , there are no rules really , I think common sense has a lot to do with it too xx
recycledgoth
@recycledgoth (9894)
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7 Apr 07
Thanks for the best response hun
cherriemae
@cherriemae (3370)
• Philippines
17 Apr 07
hi jen, i'm a single parent too, but i'm still living with my parents..well, sometimes, we wanted that our child will obey our rules because we dont want them to go into bad because we love them, right? like my daughter, i always say no, dont go there, dont get that, dont eat that, that sometimes i noticed that i'm too much strict and i dont want that one day, my daughter will feel afraid to me..i understand you girl, but we need to talk to our kid too, and say sorry too, so that kids will understand why they are being told like that..
Augustta
@Augustta (1850)
• Poland
17 Apr 07
I said all time if there will be a school for teach us how to be perfect parents i guess i will have the bigger note.I tell you that as long as your kid eyes reflect happines and light ,as long as he put the arms around your neck and say"i love you,mom" you do a great job. It is hard to be same time mom and dad for your kid,but your result will be more great! succes!