Parents: What do you take great pride in when parenting?

For me there are many many things...but one is that my son is 3 and has no idea what Kool Aid is! I was raised on the stuff...as were a lot of the kids I knew....but my kdis get juice, milk, and a lot of water. When I was a kid I NEVER drank water....it was yucky. Now it is all I drink. I like to give it to my son as well. He likes it.





That is just one....what are yours?Parents: What do you take great pride in when parenting?
My sons (16 %26amp; 19) are hard-working - the older one graduated highschool with honors, two years of college under his belt, and earned a free-ride to college, the younger one is beginning that road as of next fall. They are also devoted Christians who are leaders in their church groups and active in the denomination. They make good choices as to friends and their health, and don't exclude others. I'm continually amazed that I have such wonderful sons!Parents: What do you take great pride in when parenting?
I like how quick my kids are to help others. Just today we were in the grocery store, the card swipes were down, and the family in front of us only had their foodstamps card. Then my 10 y/o son pulled out his wallet and offered to pay for it with his allowance. I adore that my kids are selfless.
I take pride in their health. I do my best to keep them healthy. That means eating fruits and vegatables, whole grain, meat, and dairy. I know what you mean! I remember in the summer when I was a kid, I couldn't go to sleep because of the kool aid, and we all had a red mouth. Now, my kids NEVER drink anything made of pure sugar. We have 100% juices, 1% milk, or water (my favorite too).





Another thing I take pride in is their behavior. I am always making sure they say please and thank you, excuse me, sorry, etc. I think it is one of the main jobs as parents. I never accepted any bad behavior.





My final thing is their appearance. I try to keep them looking clean, healthy, and presentable. It is another one of my pet peeves to see dirty kids.





Good question!
I am proud that I have been breastfeeding my son for 15 months. (A big accomplishment for me.)





I am proud that I have never let my son cry it out, or spanked him, etc.





I also never rely on things like the TV, exersaucer, or swing to ';babysit'; him. Instead, I will do things like sing to him, dance him around, or read him a book. Things that I hope will stimulate his mind more than getting stuck in front of a screen or a bunch of blinking lights.
I take pride in how helpful and kind my boys are. They are always sweet to everyone they meet and are very polite! They know the ';Golden Rule'; and stick to it for the most part ;)
Good manners at the very least.





Amber - you have clearly done a very good job to raise such a lovely boy!!
For me, I take pride in the fact that my boys are well mannered and genuinely sorry when they have done something wrong. They are by NO! means perfect so I am very thankful for my own Dad and how he raised me.


Another one is that my boys rarely get soda pop. When they are at their friends house they know they can have a one can but no more than that. That goes for candy as well, we still have Halloween candy and valentines candy from a few yrs back. Hm mm guess I should do some cleaning of the cupboards LOL


Duchess


EDIT: Amber that is just awsome!!!!
I take pride in knowing that i have a very well behaved, polite, respectful daughter, and that my son will be brought up the same way.
I am so proud that my daughter gave up her pacifier all on her own! She was about seven months and one day was just done with them. It's disturbing to see three year olds walking around with a binkie.
I take pride in knowing that my daughter will not be one of those sugared up kids, who are allowed to do whatever they want.
I take pride in the fact that I've never spanked and have 4 well behaved kids due to my creative alternative methods of disicpline. It is wonderful to watch my kids make their own good choices based on what I have taught them...and taught them without ever having to be physical with them. They are 13, 13, 10 and 8.
I take great pride in how happy and fun-loving my 19 month old son is. And he is so sweet and gentle with his 6 week old sister. He truly knows how to show his love and affection for others!