What does it take to be a great parent? The number one quality is commitment. One must be committed to the job of parenting. What does that mean? Basically that you give up your life in order to meet the kid's physical, emotional and spiritual needs. It means that I will rarely get to watch my favorite t.v. show. It means that I will get less sleep. It means that I will spend time reading to my three year old rather then playing on the computer, watching t.v. or paying bills. It means that Saturday's are now work days where the family does chores together. It means that Sundays are now family days. What day is my day? There is none. When is my time? Anytime after the kids are in bed. What are my hobbies? Whatever I can do with the kids.
I used to spend a lot of time playing computer games. Now, if I do that, the family suffers. Is that fair? Don't I get me time? Not if I want to be a great parent. It takes commitment to do that. Long-term commitment. Parenting is not a 9 to 5 job, nor is it a three year enlistment. It’s a 24 hour a day, 20 year adventure. Wow!
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