Readiness to be parent

@Zhizho (1350)
Indonesia
July 23, 2012 5:58am CST
I think it so interesting to talk about this topic because. I believe that having kids is hapiness for parent but I know that we could not make sure that all people would like to be parent or having preparation or readiness to be parent. Here in where I live, no one specially schooll that present some lesson being parent like we study at high school or college. Eventhough, normally, at one step in life is married and have children. Most of us just rely our instinc, learning from how our parent has educated us and take care of us. Honestly, I just learn about parenting after I have kids and yes it was late because I did some mistakes but never to late too improve my self being a good mom for them. I know that being parent have big responsibility, better to know how about steps in children growth, how to stimulate their potential since early and kids Psichology. Keep learning to be smart parent!. What do you think guys, share your though here and thanks a lot for respond.
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10 responses
• Brazil
23 Jul 12
You are right,im going to be father soon,and i love my wife soo much and im even more happier to know that we are going to have children,but im really worried about the responsabilites about being a father,like doing thing your kid will probably dont like and dont understand thats for her safety.
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@Zhizho (1350)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 12
Waw. congratulation. you are waiting for your baby now. don't be worry much about it. as long as you want to learning and try to doing your best. you could learn, you still have time, right? normally, when we being parent, instinc as a parent will come naturally. so, keep spirit and get smart parent everyday. Thanks for share :)
@Mashnn (4501)
23 Jul 12
Being a parent especially for the first time is a challenge. The good thing is that there is so much information about parenting in the internet. I remember when I gave birth to my son, I was in a foreign country with no family or relatives but I turned to internet as my support and I managed very well.
@Zhizho (1350)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 12
Hi Mashnn, it must be unforgotable moment for you, birth your son in a foreign country with no family. it was amazing. When I born my kids, I ask my mom come, we are living in different city. Until now, take care two kids for me is always like a challenge. every day something could be new thing to learn. They are like learning source for me. we keep trying to be patience and understand manything about their world. Yea you are right that we could learn by media like internet. Thank to technology and thanks for your share here.
@Mashnn (4501)
23 Jul 12
Yes, it was very tough. I remember when one day my son got chocked by saliva, I just started crying and handled him to my husband. It is good that you have had your family with you.
@deebomb (15304)
• United States
26 Jul 12
Hello Zhizho. Being a parent is very challenging. Kids don't come with instruction books. I guess the reason for that is no two kids are alike and the discipline that works for one child will not work for another. Because of this fact nothing will prepare one for being a parent. I believe that there are tow many so called experts out there. I believe a parent needs to rely on their own instinct and possible family members to help. Grandparents and aunts,uncles and cousins are good for raising well rounded kids.
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
29 Jul 12
Being a parent, it's a heavy responsibility. I feel, my struggles raising a child. I feel, not a good parent for my child. There are a few things, I should have done to my child. But, I did not do it. I'm trying to fix my mistakes. Very difficult, but I have to keep trying. I also learned to be parents, after I had children. A little surprised, and sometimes confused. Because, it is very confusing, and all must be done well.
@hsofyan (3446)
• Jakarta, Indonesia
23 Jul 12
At home, parents must provide education about the morality, the right to know and gradually, about the content of life, about good and bad, of right and wrong. At home, parents must find the real talents of children, so parents can guide their interest in the future. At home, children provided considerable fort, facing the bad influence of the wider environment. The house is basic and primary schools for children. Failure of family education, early failures are living in the community.
@Zhizho (1350)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 12
Yes, Mr. HSofyan. Thanks for joined here. Home is primery school for children and parent will be their first and primery teacher. Parent or family have to taking the responsibility if not, children will growth with their environment. Parent is first person who should be know what happened to their children not the last person.
• Philippines
23 Jul 12
Is being ready a requisite to be a parent? I guess the answer is yes, not only in parenting but also in marriage. You are right Zhizho that there is no course that offered to become a good parent. To be a good parent is your decision to be a mother is to be like a "superwoman" in the sense that you took all the professions and job, if you're a mom then your a nurse, a teacher, an accountant, a nanny, an engineer, an architect, an actress, etc. as much as you can you will try to apply all the possibilities that can make your child happy and be a good child.
@Zhizho (1350)
• Indonesia
23 Jul 12
I agree with you BethelSophia that when we decide to be a mom, it is mean you will have many profession. We are nurse, teacher, cheff, actress. wow it so complete. surely, we have to know how to take those jobs and doing professional. Now day, presented many media and source to learn eventhough we still at home. Thanks for share and it is nice response.
@suzzy3 (8342)
25 Jul 12
As a parent of three grown up children knowing full well how hard it is but very rewarding.I used to take my kids out as much as possible to the park.swings to feed the ducks ect.All those things which fire a kids imagination books are wonderul things ,pop up books.card books where they can chew,hang on to and you can wipe them over afterwards.Building blocks all different colours ,jigsaws are another really good way of keeping them interested.Crayons and paper,scribbling away ,dough where they can squeeze it through their little hands.I used to spend hours cuddling,talking and singing to them.It is a very special time and make the most of it.Most of the things my kids did were a few pennys or free.I did take them to play centres,toddler groups ,pre schools as well to get used to other people and make friends.I could go on forever ,I look back at the photo's with them sometimes and we do laugh.I still do things with my kids even now,talk to them share their troubles and sometimes they buy me lunch and chocolates.Kids are like love in the bank always there.
@asdomencil (4265)
• Philippines
25 Jul 12
I agree with you. being parent needs a lot of responsibility. Yes, there are books available in the market or in the net that willteach you how to be good parent but the best thing to learn is thru the experience. You may ask other parents from their experience but this is not enough since every child is different. I admit at first I really don't know how to be a parent especially a father, but when we got our son born, I really need to be a father for him and I think being father or parent is an instinct to each of us. Sometimes, as I teach my son, I will also learn from him.
@Daisy_22 (1229)
• Philippines
25 Jul 12
Absolutely true,There are things need to be prepared and planned so that it will be better off.Becoming a parent is one of those things. You don't need to be only physically and financially but also emotionally ready. You have to prepare the responsibilties and possible changes that might happen in your life.It's good to hear that you keep on learning how to be a good parent.Keep on doing that to be able to understand more and be able to cater your parental responsiblties.
• China
25 Jul 12
Being parents means a lot of responsibility.Someday I will become a mom.When that day comes,I hope I'm ready.