I’m a great parent because …
24 Responses to "Please finish this sentence:"
2 | Stefania (formerly The Veg Next Door)
…I make dinner at dinner time. (this is according to The Pea)
4 | Meghan
I let my kids call their friends and arrange their own social lives.
5 | Rae
January 28th, 2010 at 10:26 am
I make them do their homework and play outside with their friends.
January 28th, 2010 at 10:57 am
I think carefully about how my actions affect my children and what kind of example I’m setting.
11 | Carrie C
because my daughter tells me “You’re my best sweetheart in the clouds”
(this is her version of what I tell her, which is that my love for her is bigger than the sky)
14 | mrsgryphon
… because I listen to what my children are trying to tell me through words and actions, answer questions honestly and try desperately not to repeat my mistakes.
16 | Finola
Because I love them more than they will ever be able to understand, at least until they have children of their own.
17 | KJT
I was open, honest and encouraged my daughter to explore independance when she was growing up; I let her sign up for an adult library card as soon as the library would permit it; I gave her a bus pass at age 12 and she felt like she had the keys to the city; I showed her that I had complete confidence in her ability to behave responsibly.
19 | Binky
January 29th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
…because I often ask myself if I’m a good parent who is doing the best he can, for his kids.
20 | Redheadedmama
I recognize her for who she is and I help her to be the best person she can be.
22 | Tali
Because I let them just do nothing.
Because I let them be independent (if that’s what they want).
Because I treat them like people.
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