Guide to good parenting

An expectant mother? A mum with difficult kids? Read this article to find out how to create the good child.   Me, being a  young citizen, has a unique insight into what different techniques of parenting effects children.  So, lets start with the DOS:

•   One of the most important things a parent can do is give your child lots of love, be proud of them and support them in their hobbies and interests.
• When they are young, supervise them and make sure they have a good homecooked diet.
• Try and make them responsible for something to make them ready for being responsible as an adult. e.g A small pet.
• If they misbehave, be firm with what they are and aren't allowed to do. This will teach them to behave and follow the law when they are older.
• Be understanding- empathetic.
• Inspire them- set a good example.
• Be sure to give them privileges when they are good to teach them whats right and what they will get treats for.
• In courage your child/ren to get involved in a variety of activities/ clubs so that they are more set up for life and can find out what they enjoy.
• Make sure your child has appropriate clothes for each season that are cosy and that fit.
• As your child grows give them some freedom, especially when they are teenagers. Make sure you know where they are at all times though.

And the DON'TS:

• Don't physically or mentally harm your child/ren. For example, do not hit them, call them ugly or tell them they are nothing. This will have disastrous effects when they are older and could lead them on to get into drugs, self harm and murder.
• Don't ignore your child/ren. Listen to everything they have to say else they won't trust you or tell you if somethings wrong because they think you won't listen. This also could lead to terrible things.
• Don't lose your rag- getting super angry will not help the situation and you may accidently harm your child without wanting too especially if they are young. It will probably, if they are a teenager, make them angry too.
• Don't ever leave your child at home alone under the age of 13. 13 and overs should be allowed if they ask. They are responsible and may get annoyed or angry if they are told what they can and can't do.
• Don't shout in your childs face.....ever. Young children would get scared and would be frightened of you. Older children will also get very angry and shout back creating an avoidable argument.
• Don't spoil your child. Don't give them lots of priveledges for nothing. They will demand things for the rest of thier lives because they think they can get it.
• Don't be unreasonable. Your child will follow your example.