A fun look at what this job really entails:
1. Provide your children with structure and boundaries within which they can safely grow to their full potential
2. Guide your children toward appropriate behaviour by teaching them how to think for themselves
3. Provide your kids with opportunities to grow, try, make mistakes and learn
4. Teach your kids respect by treating them respectfully and earning (rather than insisting on) their respect
5. Be a positive role model especially when it comes to self-discipline, emotional control, and problem solving
6. Let your kids know they are loved unconditionally, that they are very important to you, that you will always believe in them and will have their back when they are in need of support
7. Other duties as required including being on call 24/7 for the next 18 – 25 years.
Other beneficial qualities:
*Patience and open-mindedness
*Ability to laugh at ridiculous and often embarrassing moments
*Ability to be a team player
*Willingness to learn and adapt
*Ability to be a self-starter
*Ability to work well under pressure
*Ability to be clear about expectations/beliefs
*Willingness to share with others
*Creativity
*A loving attitude
*Excellent self-control in times of high stress and button-pushing situations
*Ability to forgive self and others for inappropriate behaviour
Note: No training provided, but free evaluation provided by random observers. All individuals welcome to apply; accidental applications accepted!
Debbie Pokornik is the author of Break Free of Parenting Pressures, Embrace Your Natural Guidance and believes all parents can use support at some point in their parenting experience. To book Debbie for keynotes/workshops, go to http://empoweringnrg.com
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