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I believe parenting is a gift from God. It is to be appreciated and cherished. Being a parent is like sitting on a see-saw. There are highs and lows. At times, you are bursting with pride and at others you feel like slinking away into some deep dark corner.

Parenting is about caring and giving until it hurts, and expecting nothing in return.

As parents we are constantly learning and teaching. We learn to cope with the needs and sometimes impractical demands of our children. The tantrums of a toddler can be quite an unsettling experience, but we soon learn how to cope with the hot little heads. The tumultous teenage years are times when our patience and endurance is put to the ultimate test.
True, the going at this time is tough, but after a few hiccups, more often than not we find that ladla has not turned out to be so bad a bloke after all. And that makes it all worth it. Yet, parents are not infallible.

Swallowing one's pride and admitting to mistakes is also part of the \";How to be a parent curriculum\";.

What are your views on parenting? Share with us! jo replied. hi Marietta,
i do agree with u. parenting is an art. u need to enjoy every minute of it so as to create something unique, wonderful!! to be born & to die one day is what every creature does!! but success in life is, as the famous quote by R.W. Emerson is \"; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or redeem a social condition. this is to have succeeded\";. so parenting should be viewed with more responsiblity unlike what it is in an indian society, where its just a part of life process. u r born, u grow, u go to school, college, to work , marry , have children & they grow, & the vicious cycle goes on..... nobody really understands the impact the parents wld make on the personality of the child!! so i personally feel that as couples we need to get ourselves committed towards child rearing even before planning for one!!! should be responsible & ready to meet the ups & downs in parenting!! shoulkd also be a innovative & an enthusiastice parents!!!
juvinile replied. I could never understand why on earth would somebody want to become a parent? You simply add on to your responsibilities and worries by producing a child. All your dreams and aspirations go awry when you bring a child into this world. You dont remain yourself but a parent of a child. Instead why not enjoy your own life and do what you want. Shaila replied. Parenting is really a boon for mankind. We are given a responsibility of upbringing a child who will be our next generation. A parent has to be extremely careful whie this upbringing.