Every parent aims to bring up a child that is loving, giving, confident, happy, and a part of a closely knit family. Parenting is a natural process and more often than not it is not books, counselors, or doctors that will guide you but it is your in born instinct and bonds with the child.
When a child is born it trusts its mother without questions and looks towards her for sustenance and protection. A mother in turn instinctively holds the child close to her bosom and knows without words when the child is well and when it is ill. This connection must be maintained as the child grows. Never allow a distance to creep in. If you want to be close to the child and always be there for him or her it is crucial to maintain a close and trusting relationship.
A few essentials of parenting are:
1. Understand the childs emotional needs. Find out what the childs likes and dislikes are.
2. Accept the child for who he or she is. Never try to mold a child to what your vision of a child is. Love the child dearly.
3. Motivate the child to do their best but do not set unrealistic goals. Every child has a comfort level and it is hard for every child to be an...