What Is a Good Parent?

The National Children’s Bureau has come up with some guidelines to put you on the right track. It says that to be a competent parent you need to provide a secure home and have a basic knowledge of child health, first aid and education - or if not, to know where to turn. You should also:
• aim to be authoritative - not over-protective, permissive or dictatorial
• learn-to cope with stress and conflict, and accept responsibility for your decisions
• have confidence in your children and love them for what they are
• share things with children - eating, playing or going out with them
• be consistent and set clear rules
• talk honestly to children - and listen too
• see things from your child’s point of view
• reinforce good behaviour rather than punishing bad.

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