Being a parent is a huge responsibility, and there are many fine parents worthy to emulate. Some of the attributes are:

• Positive attitude
• Demonstrates affection
• Respects child’s personhood on many levels
• Provides constructive criticism
• Supervises offspring
• Encourages reading skills
• Assists in homework assignments
• Showing up (i.e., PTA, music recitals, school theatrical productions, sports activities, etc.)
• Teaches child right from wrong, and reinforces acceptable behaviors
• Reprimands child for negative behaviors
• Utilizes appropriate disciplinary techniques
• Makes time for offspring
• Teaches life lessons

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