Basic Principles of Good Parenting

Basic principles of being a good parent are:

1: Treat your kids the way you wanted to be treated when you were a kid. You did not want parents who were always in your business you wanted parents who kept a safe distance and that is what you need to do for your kids.

2: Modify your parenting skills to match your child. If you have more than one child, keep the basics the same such as basic rules but as to individual rules, each child is different so you can't use the same techniques or play the same developmental roles with each child because each child is an individual.

3: Set up rules for your child such as a curfew, but sit down and explain each rule with them as they are set, so you know that they understand. You should always know two things. Where your child is and what they are doing.

4: Encourage your child's independence. You want to help them become independent. They can choose their own clothes and choose what foods they want to eat. Let them decorate their rooms their way and as they grow up they will learn to make the right choices and make the right decisions.

5: Talk to your child, do not lecture. Kids tend to rebel more when you lecture. Explain to your child why they cannot do what they want all the time, explain to them the rules and why they have to follow them. Try to never say the words 'Because I said So'.

6: Treat your child with respect and they will do the same for you.