What is the best way to raise a child?

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Request for Question Clarification by tutuzdad-ga on 24 Sep 2004 12:25 PDT

What kind of realistic answer are you hoping for? Can you narrow your
inquiry down to something in particular, considering the price you are
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Clarification of Question by dtnl42-ga on 24 Sep 2004 12:40 PDT

As an answer I am looking for sources on guidance on the best ways to
raise children, as well as personal comments from people if they wish

Hi! Thanks for the question.

Here are some resources that teach how to best raise children. Since
this is a very subjective matter, there will be differences in
approach, method and goals.

Before providing a rating, please ask for clarification if you will
need further assistance in the answer I have provided.


?Raising Children Christian Kids?
http://www.christianitytoday.com/parenting/ 

?10 Tips for Raising Children of Character? 
 http://www.bu.edu/education/caec/files/10tips.htm 

Fisher Price: Parenting Solutions
http://www.fisher-price.com/us/parentingsolutions/ 

?Start Raising Successful Children?
http://www.christian-mommies.com/ageless/handle-emotions/start-raising-successful-children/

?Tips for Raising Heart-Healthy, Active Children?
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=825 

?Tips on Raising Children?
http://www.indiaparenting.com/raisingchild/index.shtml 

ParentTalk: Expert?s Advice
http://www.parents-talk.com/expertsadvice/ea_landing.html 

?9 tips for raising money-smart children?
http://www.bankrate.com/brm/news/pf/19990507a.asp?prodtype=dep 

Very Best Baby
http://www.verybestbaby.com/content/article.asp?section=fb&id=20018161347201575717469

?Parents Raising Children?
http://www.gospelway.com/family/children-plan.htm 

Parent Soup
http://www.parentsoup.com/ 

Parent Hood
http://www.parenthood.com/ 

?Great Parenting Tips for Teens?
http://www.greatparentingtips.com/ 

Family Education
http://www.familyeducation.com/whatworks/subject/index/0,2081,,00.html 

All Info About Parenting
http://parenting.allinfoabout.com/

Raising Our Kids
http://www.raisingourkids.com/cms/index.php

?How to Raise Creative Kids?
http://www.sarahsmiley.com/how_to_raise_creative_kids.htm 

Parenting.com
http://www.parenting.com/parenting/child/channel/0,19766,,00.html


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I wonder if you are really asking this question or if you want to have
a good time watching people give you their answers!  At any rate, of
the volumes that could be written I personally would choose to learn
and apply a book called The Way to Happiness...here's the web
site....http://www.twth.org/.

Next I'd read and apply a book designed to keep excess chemicals and
toxins out of the bodies and brains of people...here's a web
page....http://www.minimum.com/b.asp?a=toxic-world-steinman.

Do these things and you are on your way!!!

There is no one answer for this tyoe of question. If you are expecting
your best bet is to take knowledge from indaviduals you know. Visit
with them and see how they raise there children, if you are unsure
about this.I helped raise my niece for 5 years so i can give you some
of my gained knowledge. Help them, from even there youngest age help
them with what they cannot do for instance help them with reading. Be
there for them, no matter what happens in life you want them to know
that they have somebody who will be there for them. Encourage them,
encourage them to be what ever they want to be. If they want to dance
get them dance lessons,but don't let them back out as soon as they get
in. Something may lose its fun after you first start but will be more
fun when you know how to do it. Then after they have dedicated some
time to it then let them decided. Explain to them, if you use words
around them that they don't understand take the stop and take the time
to explain to them what they mean. Don't spoil them, yes it is nice to
buy them presents but you want them to understand the value of a
doller chores are a great way to do this. Nothing to overwlming thou
as they are kids.Eating, make sure that they eat right. Junk food may
be ok once in a while but don't make a habbit of it. They need good
and nutritional food to help them grow and function properly. Play
with them, as we get older and older we may loose interest in playing
games with kids, but you child will adore you if you take the time to
actually take interest in what they do. Spanking, you know i have
never had to spank my niece, i don't believe in it. I will tell you
this thou i would never have to even now almost 3 years latter after i
helped raise her she still listens to me, no questions asked. This is
a little of my gained knowledge i do hope it helps you.

I liked what davids77 had to say.

I would like to add a very short phrase (mine), from my own
experience, that might help too:

"What's best for mother & father is almost always best for baby."

I will elaborate slightly, if mum & dad are getting on well, baby will
notice and have a happy environment.  If mum & dad argue over
baby/other things ... well ... it's obvious.  The easiest way for mum
& dad to get on is to not forget that they love each other, they have
a baby, let that bring them closer.  I know lots of cases where this
has not happened - baby is a great extension to a family.  But you
have to take care of the family too !  Family = mum + dad + baby1 +
baby2 ...

Good luck.  Make sure mum & dad still get some special time together. 
That way, baby will see a loving couple, and maybe smile a bit more.

Be the person that you want your child to grow up to be.
This includes being responsible for your own happiness.

What an important question! You must be really keen to do a good job
at this, and that's the first step. You should be keen!   To do what? 
  To give the best you could for your child.    There is nothing wrong
in letting your child know your difficulties in not providing some of
the goodies she asks for.    The goodies are the tasty, quick relief,
pleasurable things which most kids go for.     As a parent you have
the responsibility to tell your kid that everything does not come
easy. So don't give in too easily, if she wails for it. Of course, i'm
not suggesting that you take pleasure in seeing this, but you need to
with affection and love, explain most of the questions raised by kids.
   They value the time you give them. If you are busy, they know it
and they value the quality time. Children require cuddling,
hugging....the physical touch is vital.....You can't give this all the
time...but give it if you can....Your child grows up and you see her
facing the challenges, in education, with friends, TV, violence, sex,
teachers, accidents, drugs, and you are there all the time....ready to
counsel. as a friends, a discerning papa or mama.....and..most
importantly...if you make a mistake .....may be due to the emotional
spank (and later you realise that your kid was innocent), or the
raising of the voice etc...YOU MUST APOLOGISE...if necessary. Its a
great healer.  You can divorce your huaband or your wife for good but
not your kid or your sister or your brother. THe real connectedness is
there between you for life. And you know it, you have played a part in
its making and you are there with her as long as you live.......All
the best!