The moment to ask yourself how to be a responsible parent is the moment you decide to have, keep and raise your baby. While you had choices and options before, there is no turning back after that moment. You are in it for the long haul now, and it can be a daunting and sometimes overwhelming task, but the journey you are embarking upon deserves no less than your very best effort.
"The family is the cornerstone of our society. More than any other force it shapes the attitude, the hopes, the ambitions, and the values of the child. And when the family collapses it is the children that are usually damaged. When it happens on a massive scale the community itself is crippled. So, unless we work to strengthen the family… all the rest — schools, playgrounds, public assistance, and private concern — will never be enough."
This means that your needs, desires and wants come second for now and for the foreseeable future! There are going to be many times where you will have to sacrifice your own pleasures for the needs of your child. This is a very hard thing to do for some people. But you have to remember when it is the hardest, that you chose to bring this precious child into the world, and you, as their parent, are their protector, their teacher and their caregiver. Raising a responsible child to be a productive, happy citizen is your job, whether or not that fits in with your schedule, your timetable or your needs. Pat yourself on the back if you are still asking how to be a responsible parent. That means you care, and caring is the first step to doing your best!
3.)You’re a Parent, Not a Friend
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