What plans/goals do parents have for their children?
by Xizhen
(Singapore)
Hi, I'm a psychology undergraduate and I'm currently doing a project on the goals of parenting. I would like to know more about the goals that parents usually have for their children and any ideas related to child rearing practices.
Any replies would be much appreciated!:) Thanks,Xizhen.
Comments for
What plans/goals do parents have for their children?
My goals/plans for my children by: TinaT-Detroit, Michigan
Hi, I have 2 children, one is 12 and the other is 6 years old. My goals/plans for my children is for them to acquire skills and knowledge to be able to compete with other student around the world. - For them to continue to be a motivated, committed, able student to grow into alert, useful and responsible citizens. - I also pray that they continue to flourish as curious, creative, and responsible citizens.
Mar 04, 2009
learned person by: Anonymous
hi i am mother of four yr old girl, i want her to know how the systems work,like she should know the principle force working behind everything our health, emotions, social system, success, failure ,the early you know the more learned person be and can have holistic development,i am trying to figure out easy ways to make her understand it.
Feb 18, 2009
Responsible person when they grow up by: Racheal
Hi, I am a mother of 2 kids. The older kid is 4 and the younger is just turning 2. My goal would be to see them grow up to be responsible adults. By that i mean that they should be responsible in every aspect (though i know that is not an easy goal). Some of the things that i am doing or am planning to do with my kids are to teach them to answer for their own actions. This is especially so for my older child. Parenting is never a one-off effort. It takes a consistent and repeated reminders to see values being 'caught' by our children. I am using the word "caught" on purpose here because i do believe that kids learn through observations. Many values that are "taught" to them will be of no use if we as parents are doing the exact opposite. Leading by example is what i hope to achieve. Saying that, i have still got a long way to go.....sad to say that i have failed many times too.
