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Comment on: Re: What makes a good parent?

Bigthink — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 01:46:32 +0100

LaGioiella

They tell you everything! I'm not sure I could cope with that. There are somethings I don't want (need) to know....

Cheers. RO

Comment on: Re: What makes a good parent?

Bigthink — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 04:01:05 +0100

I am a mother of two teenagers. I have open communication with them. They tell me EVERYTHING. I am not quick to jump down their case when they make mistkes but I reason with them in a non threatening way. I believe affection and positive affirmations are really important in raising emotionally healthy adults. Also, spending qualtiy time with them. Let them teach you something they are good at and vice versa. If you are busy, make certain that there is a meal time your family unit sits together and talks about their day (not to lecture them!) about what they learned at school, what is going on in their social lives, etc. Don't be a snob! Know their friends and their friends parents! Keep the lines of communication free and open. Good luck!

Comment on: Re: What makes a good parent?

Bigthink — Thu, 15 May 2008 08:33:20 +0100

Thank you for your thoughtful comments.

I still have no idea what the rules to parenting are, or whether there should be any rules at all.

I like your friends river analogy. I think I provided Z & W with a flood plain and they seemed to settle their own course. It didnt always turn out as I expected or wanted, but its them, and its not all bad.

Not being a Mum (Australian for Mom) anymore shouldnt be to much of a challenge for you. Your guys are successful and they still talk to you, so you are way in front of the game.

All the best.

Richard