Parenting-Becoming A Parent Can A Tough Job

Becoming a parent is not as easy as some believe. Do you think it is a tough job?

 

I asked people what they thought it took to be a good parent. The answers varied but one theme was the strongest—love.  A parent should love their child unconditionally. But, I believe God has that covered. I am a mere person so for me, it was not immediate but learned and strengthened through time.

 

Other qualities were: consistency, boundaries, encouragement, reading, allowing a voice for the child, discipline, support, follow through, rules, respect, actions, God, hugs, snuggles, kisses, and structure.

 

There are so many valuable requirements that go into good parenting. Perhaps that is why there is a school of thought that suggests; being a parent should require training and a license. Just look at what it takes to become a good parent. Can you imagine your resume and the job skills you can list?

 

Today, there seems to be a rather high incidence of teen pregnancy, rocky marriages and unstable finances within homes, so how does that look when determining a good time to become a parent? Are we to suppose it will all work out or is history proving there are even more issues with the children produced in those circumstances?

 

Remember the days when you would hear whispers “the baby was an accident.” As if a baby can be that—the actions may have been an accident or a total lack of regard for consequences but a baby an “accident.” Never did like that saying.

 

But isn't there an argument for waiting for the right circumstances or at least better than 2 teens thinking nothing will happen or 2 adults believing a baby will cement a dying marriage? (fodder for another post). For now, I am focused on what makes a good parent.

 

The question remains–Are many of us “prepared” when we become new parents? Do we even understand what that means? Or is it a learning process for all?

Is there such a thing as the “perfect time” to become a parent?

 

 

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