parenting, I am just waiting to hear more of these...

parenting is a though responsibility and the hardest job ever could have.its not as easy as two couple got married.parenting is somewhat like we pass on a needle's hole that we have to be carefully focus on it by details.raising children from the day they were born till they get mature still be at priority of parents by guiding them emotionally,build self-esteem, physically and mentally well balanced.but i just wonder nowadays young people is as easy to indulge in parenting without even realizing the huge responsibility in it.maybe because the family of how they were brought up to or influenced of society right now that we are so liberal..but as long as to those who are in to this be responsible enough..thanks anyway to this topic.

Well, there are more than one way to parenting. Alot really depends on their own children, and parents has got to be more observant. There are no sure work ways to be a good parent because every children are different. PLus, when adults have got temperament, the way we treat our children is different too. SO when children starts to compare, it's about time parents talk to them, reason it out with them, rather than shout or scold them.. haha

You know, the thing that I think is the most important in being a parent of a young child (or two as is my case), I think that it is important to expose our children to a variety of experiences. For example, just today I took my children on a tour of a local candy factory. They were able to learn how different candies are made. I love to take them on field trips where they are able to learn things that they might not have the opportunity to experience otherwise.

It's hard to measure how well we do in parenting. Maybe our children will be the best ones to answer that. I can say that as parents we need to be balance with our kids especially when it comes to material things. We must impart to them the moral values first. Shower them with love so that they will not look for it outside our home.That's one of the reasons why there are alot of cases of teenage pregnancy. As a parent to a boy and a girl, it's quite tough on my part because they have different character to deal with. But by the grace of GOD I can overcome.

Hi there dweeb ! ^.^ Parenting is a very hard yet very fulfilling job anyone can have. Especially if your a mother. There are loads of things you should think about... Financial, emotional, physical support for your child. On my experience I have a son who's on the terrible three stage. Plus he is the first and only grandson on both sides. So, you can imagine how everything he wants can just appear in with a just simple kiss and hug and a very sweet "i Love you.. please can I have that?" I do agree with you, Love should be the basis, whether if it is to discipline or just to give everything. We should always think about what's best for them.

The most important aspect of parenting, in my opinion, is to take your child's emotions seriously. Take the time to explain to them why they can't eat candy all day. I am a lecturer for sure lol. My kids have to listen to me lecture quite a bit but I feel they will be better for it. They need to learn discipline and focus. They need to be healthy as well as happy. You need to stay approachable, so that you can keep open communications with you kids. Also, parents need to take care of themselves in order to be better parents. Sometimes, when I am tired, I simply do not have the patience to explain why they should stop jumping off of the couch, AGAIN, and I just yell. No one is perfect but you need to try to be. Expect the worse and hope for the best.

hi dweebs I think we did a great job of parenting our son as hes turned out to be a great young man, I say young in comparison to me, he is 51 but I am very proud of him. he grew up to be very intelligent and have a zillion interests and he is compassionate too. He is now overseeing me and my health problem and that shows a very deep abiding love.

I think computer games are fine if they aren't the ones that have alot of violence. I would always have the computer near so you can be close to keep an eye on what is going on. He shouldn't stay online all day. Needs some exercise and social interaction both with you and friends of his own age.

Too much of anything these days is quite damaging to our children, but as you posted love has to be a priority. We must parent first always, sure be a friend, but never forget that the parenting if first. What worked for me was consistency, as when I said no, I did not mean maybe or later. It hurt me just as much as them but I took full responsibility and upheld my obligation. What works for one may not work for another but surely never giving up is the key to great parenting.