Never react quickly in Anger
You should never react quickly. Take a pause and think before responding to others, then most of the times, you will be balanced in your response.
Self Discipline
To bring discipline in the family, as a parent you must first learnt to be firm. Self discipline is the first step to bring discipline.
Care or volunteer for a cause
When parents care towards a good cause, children are happier. They are also more active and more successful.
Never hurt Self Respect of your child
A parent should always be aware of self-respect of the child. This helps children also in being respectful.
Be real and true to yourself
When we as a parent actively try to enhance your emotional strength. your becomes more real in your communications. As a result you indirectly help your children in being more well-composed and sincere.
Parenting is a continuous process
Good and effective parenting is like walking on the edge of a sword. You need to to keep up a flow of tranquility. Neither appreciation nor criticism should change the rhythm of this flow.
Be there for your child
When a child feels weak because of some reason, the first person he or she thinks of is a parent. If we want our children to face the challenges of life successfully. We want your child to take the right decisions at the right time, we need to be an epitome of emotional and spiritual strength.
Great list of points for parenting you got there. I agree pretty much.
Nice list for being a better parent. I already follow a few points.
You correctly say that “Good and effective parenting is like walking on the edge of a sword”. Very good points for empowering parents.
Fine point you got there. Your articles are great.