What makes you a good parent?

A good parent is somebody who listens and sees about the needs of their children. Listening is extremely important and the other thing is providing for their needs. All of the needs including love, affection, support, affirmation and everything else that goes with these. The child's emotional needs are so important they are among the top of the list. That's what I think a good parent is.

HI HONEYDEW I think iam a good parent.Firstly I always think about my kid,than i care for rest f the things.My husband nd i both are very much involved.we give her lot of time.Iget so much engrossed with her in playing,at times i don't realise my half f the day is over .She is just 14month old.

I think I am. I try and listen. I am consistent. And I give lots of love. Being involved is important. My husband and I both take the time to be involved parents.

I know I'm a good mom when I see other people's kids. Today I went grocery shopping, and I witnessed many children, that made mine look like angels. Walking in I noticed a boy, around the age of 8 sitting in a cart. His mother was trying to remove him from the cart, and he threw a fit claiming he would not budge. The mother gave in and pushed the cart to her car with him inside. There was a woman arguing with her 3 little boys, who were ages 8 and younger. The boys were throwing temper tantrums because they could not have toys, and the mom was trying to explain she did not have the money. My children realize they never get toys when we go to the store, and anything they do recieve is appreciated because I do not spoil them. There were many other children being rude and obnoxious and the parents ignored this or condoned it even. Things like this make my blood boil. I cannot stand to see children behave in this manner. Parents need to stand up and become parents. Children should not act like spoiled rotten brats, and parents need to stop letting them get away with this. I consider myself a strict "mean mom". Sometimes I wonder if I am too strict. But you know what? I am constantly complimented when out in public about how well my children are behaved. They do not scream, shout, wander off, throw fits, or make a big scene. I'd say I'm doing 1 thing right at least.