What Does It Take To Be A Good Parent

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WHAT DOES IT TAKE
TO BE A GOOD
PARENT?
P R E S E N T BY F O N G L A I KU A N

INTRODUCTION
• In the process of learning, parental involvement is significant for children.
• Parent involvement can be as simple as helping with math homework or reading a book together at bedtime.
• Going to parent-teacher conferences is important

5 REASONS TO GET INVOLVED
Children get better grades and have higher test scores.
Children develop better social skills and show improved behavior. Parents’ involvement can help improve the quality of schools, raise teacher morale, and improve a school’s reputation in the community.
Children develop more positive attitudes about school, have more self-confidence, and place a higher priority on academic achievement.
Parents become more comfortable in the school building, gain confidence in their parenting skills, and feel more capable of helping their children learn.

LET’S WATCH A VIDEO CLIP

AFTER WATCH THE VIDEO, THINK…
Children are eagerly look for someone to imitate. That "someone" is …..

PARENTS
Successful parents are NOT perfect parents. Admit mistakes, say sorry, try to make things right.
Being a positive role model for your children

PARENTS’ TASKS
COACH
MENTOR
PARTICIPANT
NURTURER
SUPPORTER

• Provide a safe environment with basic needs.
• Encourage them to explore, study and reflection.
• Give the kids advice, counseling, guidance, support, protection, encouragement and guidance. • be active participants in the life of your child.

• Employ positive reinforcement when you set limits and keep your expectations realistic and appropriate to your child’s development and abilities.

• Give support to their children and teachers.

THE CHARACTERISTICS NEEDS TO
BE A GOOD PARENT
Respect

Empathy

Trust

Leadership

Courage

Confident

Gratitude

Understandin g Happiness

26 CHARACTERISTICS PARENTS
SHOULD HAVE
Acknowledging, they learn self-respect.
Believing, they persevere without fret.
Communicating, they speak what's right.
Developing, they grow in beauty and pride.
Embracing, they gain warmth and affection.
Feeling, they learn empathy and compassion.
Giving, they understand the joy of receiving.
Honoring, they experience self-esteem.
Interacting, they enjoy being understood.
Justifying, they know what's right and true.
Knowing, they grow in wisdom and selfreliance.

Loving, they learn discipline and obedience.
Motivating, they fulfill their potential.

Nourishing, they find strength and determination. Observing, they know there is ready help each day. Protecting, they feel recognized and safe at play.
Questioning, they engage in higher-orderthinking.

Respecting, they know it's alright to imagine.
Supporting, they sense you care to listen.
Trusting, they dare to venture and learn.
Understanding, they are challenged to be risktakers.

Valuing, they learn to be peaceful problemsolvers.

Watching, they acknowledge mistakes and gain confidence. eXploring, they exercise autonomy and independence. Yearning, they set internal limits and aspirations. Resource : 26 Characteristics Parents
Should Have By Kevin Goh (2008)
Zoning, they recognise boundaries and expectations. PLEASE REMEMBER…..
Your children are not puppets and you are not a puppeteer. There is just no logical way that you can control every move your child makes or everything your child says, especially outside of your home.
(S. Bean, M. Ed, n.d.)
Your child is unique and you know him better than anyone else on the planet.

Personalize your parenting skills in a way that teaches him’her to be independent and accontable , being loving and respectful.

PARENTS ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE
FOR…
making sure your kids are always happy. getting the approval of others. controlling your children. doing for your children what they are capable of doing for themselves. being Superman, Wonder Woman, Mike
Brady, or June Cleaver.

10 QUALITIES OF SUCCESFUL
PARENTS
identify good qualities in your children.
make time daily to spend with your kids.
communicate positively with your children.
involve children in household activities and family trips. Listen attentively to your children.
be willing to change.
protect your children’s safety.
do not allow your children to disrespect you or your spouse. don’t argue with your spouse in front of the children.

AND LAST…

TELL YOUR CHILDREN
THAT

YOU LOVE
THEM!

To be a good parent, you need to know how to make your children feel valued and loved, while teaching them the difference between right and wrong.

THANK YOU!