or prepare me to become a good parent.When I start to think of it...It is such a daunting task. There are no hard and fast rules to bring up another human being. No books to tell me a particular action will lead to what consequence; or by preventing certain interactions will make my child a better person, or not. And knowing that my every move and word I say, will affect the future of this little human.
I was reading a Baby's magazine and this was what it said about my personality as a parent, according to my starsign Capricorn.
Mummy traits: Family is the center of your universe, and your children are your brightest stars. Your organizing skills will instill a strong work ethic in your little ones, while your loyalty and protectiveness will make them feel secure. You'll let your children pursue their wildest dreams and believe that the learning process should begin from the day babies are born.
Astro guidance: Your great expectations can make you overly strict with your kids; be sure you don't judge them by adult standards. If you hold back on the educational toys and engage their flights of fantasy, you'll help them appreciate life's simple pleasures.
Although I'm not a huge believer of horoscope, but the description is very accurate about me. I've acknowledged in the past that I don't click well with kids or enjoy their company (vice versa..for them too... hehehehe) was because of my expectations of them. I judge them by "adult standards". BINGO!! Therefore I'm unable to move to their level and speak their language.
And if the horoscope is indifferent to genders... then Paul's is quite similar to mine.
I know that the most important years are before the child turns 3-4.... and I can't remember anything before age 5-6. Amazingly, the guidance that I do remember came from my maternal grandma and I was already 7 when I stayed with her. I've yet to ask my parents how they managed to raise such a great kid....
ahahahahahaahahahaa......Time for Babyplus education now....Will talk more about my childhood in another entry.
1 comment:
Perhaps the astrological definition of a parent is true. Being a Capricon myself, my feelings are exact as those defined by u. My belief is that if u treat one as a grown-up then that person will be more mature in life...
No doubt, i think i will be a super strict mother... & my husband will be the good parent. Perhaps its coz i hv seen & personally experienced the value of such "strict-ness". Looking back, i m thankful for my parents with my 12 midnight curfew... might hv turned wild if it was otherwise.
But i think the greatest thing my parents ever did for my adolescent/adult life was to let me go. It muz be hard for a parent... to hv something for 20 years & then hving to let it go almost all at once.
In all, i pray that i will be as gd parents as my parents hv been to me. No worries, Daph... i m sure u & Paul, along with all your piggy toys will create a wonderful environment for your future kid(s). Hv faith in yourself.
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