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Ten Commandments For Practical Parenting |
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Being a successful parent can be overwhelming, frustrating work: How do I teach my kids to take responsibility? What are family values and how do I create boundaries we can all keep? What if my wife / husband won’t back me up with discipline? How do I help my kids deal with failure? How do I help my kids find their own special skills?
For society to function effectively, it adopts certain behaviors and attitudes for harmony, security and the proliferation of mankind such as: Respect for other people and their property. Obeying the laws of the land. Working to provide for yourself and your family. Caring for the elderly and the disadvantaged. The provision of health, education and security services to society.
Similarly, there are some foundations, or principles, that more effectively serve as a foundation for your life. Ancient writings contain proverbs—quick morsels of wisdom and common sense—that have stood the test of time for millennia and contain many of the principles of behavior still espoused today. A surefire way to raise extraordinary kids is to embrace timeless principles instead of opting for the latest trends. These ten commandments for practical parenting lay the groundwork from which children can grow to be respectful, happy, well-disciplined, self-motivated adults. | 1. | Thou shalt create a family centered and not a child centered home. | | 2. | Thou shalt take personal responsibility for self and children. | | 3. | Thou shalt be an positive role model. | | 4. | Thou shalt establish strong family values, expectations and boundaries. | | 5. | Thou shalt both agree to be consistent as parents and back one another up. | | 6. | Thou shalt listen first before reacting. | | 7. | Thou shalt teach kids that “stuff happens” including failure. | | 8. | Thou shalt encourage kids to fulfil their dreams. | | 9. | Thou shalt have fun! | | 10. | Thou shalt end up the best of friends. |
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WHOSE WILL WINS?
BLENDED FAMILIES:
PARENT OR PAL?
