Some of the purposes of parenting are:
- to socialize with your child
- Learn to sacrifice
- Develop selflessness
- Provide discipline teaching
- Guide your children
- Confidence boost
- Spirit of love in the home
- Prepare our children for eternal life
- To understand our Heavenly Father
As parents we should always love our children and let them know/feel that they are loved by their family and God. We must teach them to contribute in the home and we must learn to acknowledge their help. We must complement them on how they contribute in the home so that they don't feel unappreciated. As parents we need to teach them to have respect towards themselves and every individual in this world. Everything that is taught to children in their childhood will reflect upon them in their teen and adult years, so we must get enough teaching in their childhood years. If we teach them how to be responsible during childhood then they will make responsible choices in their future. Why? Because we taught them how to make choices. Always make sure to give your children choices, choices that you approve of and let them exercise their choice. They will learn by experiences and later will develop the capability of making good choices.
Good post! I really appreciated that you emphasized the importance of teaching children through our actions and words that they are loved and needed. Too many have little to no self confidence and I believe each individual should feel particular self worth. How can good parenting specifically influence a child's self worth? What parenting style do you believe is most effective? What are your thoughts on Elder Faust's quote "While few human challenges are greater than that of being good parents, few opportunities offer greater potential for joy."
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