No Plan Results in Accidental Parenting

As your child?s teacher, think about what you hope to teach during the 18 years you have to teach him. Actually, you will probably only have the first 13 to 15 years. Older teens often think they know more than you do.

What has to be done to keep a home and family functioning? What skills and attitudes will your children need if they are to be capable adults? Some skills and attitudes might include being able to relate to healthy role models; have a sense of belonging to the family and feeling needed and important; believe that they can solve their own problems; self-discipline and self-control; be able to relate to other people; be able to problem solve; and be able to make good judgments based on a good value system.

Specific Skills Your Children Must Learn

What are the specific skills your child must learn? These would include personal care, clothing care, household skills, cooking, money management, mobility skills, maintenance and repair. You will want to make your own detailed list. Then make a plan. If you have no plan, your children may grow up ill prepared to function well in a complex world.

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