James Baldwin's The Importance Of Parenting

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According to a novelist, James Baldwin (n.d) states that “Children have never been very good at listening to their elders, but they have never failed to imitate them.” Parenting involves taking a look at how the parents come across to their children. Being a good parent does not mean that the parents are parent is very important. For a child to develop good emotional health, the parent needs to be sensitive to the problems of the child. Eryn Wicker a lifestyle expert (2012) emphasises in her article that it is important for parents to hear their children out, let their children think for themselves, and let them express themselves to formulate their own ideas. (Paragraph 5) Having children that can formulate their own ideas, and express …show more content…

It is said that children are constantly watching their parents, and it is important for their parents to keep in mind how they are acting. When it comes to money spending, children should know the value of money, and it is important for parents to teach their children the value of money. If a child see’s the parent spending lots of money when they are shopping, the child may think money is a disposable object, and cause children to think people do not work hard for their money. Parents should also be aware of the language they use around their friends. As Cambridge states, “to most children, money seems to grow on tree’s”, and it is important for children to understand the value of money at an early age. If children learn the importance of money, children will learn to value their items, and will take better care of their toys. In the future, as they become teenagers, they will understand how hard it is to get money, and will respect and understand the value of money. Parents need to make sure they keep in mind how they spend their money, and act around their friends when their children are around. Parents should always keep in mind the importance of being a role model to their

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