On being a parent..

Take a look at yourself from a distance. One good, long look. Are you an adult with whom you would trust your child? Do you possess the knowledge, skills and values that would nurture your child physically and emotionally?

Do you have what it takes to be a good parent?

If you apply for a job, you are expected to have identifiable skills related to the job. Parenting, we take on without any previous experience or qualification. Parents have a great desire to 'get it right' and do the best for their children.

They need to review their role and remind themselves that as parents, they are in control of guiding their child through life. Throughout life? Well..that is again debatable.

What do we want at the end of being a parent? What sort of child do we want to have? The values and principles that are decided on in the early years will see parents right through their parenting life.

The experience can be fun and effective, enjoyable and enriching, successful and satisfying, once we define and are comfortable in the parenting role.

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