Parenting from A to Z
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Parenting from A to Z
A~ is for Accountability. Hold your children accountable for their behaviour.
B~ is for Boundaries. Set specific limits, and make clear the repercussions if those limits are exceeded. C~ is for Consistency. Hold the same principals and practices.
D~ is for Discipline. Make the punishment fit the crime. Never discipline in anger.
E~ is for Example. Children are in greater need of models than critics. Set a good example.
F~ is for Forgiveness. Practice it, and teach the importance of forgiving.
G~ is for Giving. Teach the joy of giving, not only to family and friends, but to strangers in need.
H~ is for sense of Humor. Keep your sense of humor. Promote laughter with your children.
I~ is for Imagination. Be creative, and play with your children.
J~ is for Justice. Be fair, and insist they be fair, also.
K~ is for Knowing your children´s friends and their parents as well as their teachers.
L~ is for Listening. Listen to your children. It will teach them how to listen to others.
M~ is for Morals. Be sure your own standard of conduct is sound.
N~ is for No. Use it, and mean it.
O~ is for Outdoors. Provide as much outdoor activity as possible.
P~ is for Pressure. Reduce the pressure on your children, but insist they maintain high standards.
Q~ is for Questions. Pay close attention to their questions, and give simple answers unless they demand more.
R~ is for Respect. Show respect, teach respect and earn respect.
S~ is for Source of Strength. Share your own faith or beliefs with your children.
T~ is for Togetherness. Have special, designated times to be together as a family - but know when to let go, too.
U~ is for Uniqueness. Understand the uniqueness of each child, let the child be who he or she is.
V~ is for Voice. Tone of voice can convey more to a child than the words spoken.
W~ is for Words. Keep your word. Promises broken destroy trust.
X~ is for eXamine. Examine constantly, and be aware.
Y~ is for You. Take care of yourself mentally, physically and spiritually. A happy parent helps a child to be happy.
Z~ is for Zoom! Enjoy your kids now, they will be grown up before you know it!
