How should a parent behave?

Answer 1

I feel that a parent should be patient with their children. Parents should be consistent with the rules and punishment. When rules and punishment change it is confusing for the child. By being consistent a child will be more apt to understand what you want. I parent should follow through with their word. If you tell a child not to do something or else you will take their toy away follow through the first time around. If the child tries you and you just look at him or her with a disappointing look they will not take your word seriously and will think it is a game. I also think that a parent should monitor their own actions and how they talk in front of their children. Kids are like walking sponges. They absorb everything. If a parent says or does something in front of their kid, the kids will pick up the behavior.