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Characteristics Of A Good Parent

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What makes a good parent? People have always tried to find out the answer to this question, because they think what makes a good parent makes a good family. As soon as children starts to feel that their parents care too much about them, they try to get back at them and do just what their parents don't want them to do. On the other hand, kids who face lack of freedom may end up turning into rebels and trouble makers.
I believe that another thing that makes a good parent is trust. Being consistent with your child is so important because that's how trust is formed and kept. Being consistent is not changing the rules. Being consistent is not promising rewards that kids will never see. Being consistent is not threatening punishment without carrying it through. Children put trust in their parents from the very beginning and it must not be betrayed because once it is, once children find out they have been lied to, you will have to literally as a parent have to go above and beyond to win it back. Another thing is communication. Being able to communicate with your child will build confidence. Parents should not be afraid to talk to their children. They should not jump to conclusions when they are curious about something. A parent's relationship with his or her child will be reflected in the child's actions including child behavior problems, Natale explains. "If you don't have a good relationship with your child, they're not going to listen to you. Think how you relate to other

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