A is for Accountability. Hold your children accountable for their behavior.
B is for Boundaries. Set specific limits, and make clear the repercussions if those limits are exceeded.
C is for Consistency. Hold to the same principles and practices.
D is for Discipline. Make the punishment fit the crime. Never discipline in anger.
E is for Example. Children are in greater need of models than critics. Set a good example.
F is for Forgiveness. Practice and teach it.
G is for Giving. Teach the joy of giving, not only to family and friends, but to strangers in need.
H is for sense of humor. Keep a sense of humor.
I is for Imagination. Be creative and play with your children.
J is for Justice. Be fair.
K is for Knowing your children's friends and their parents as well as their teachers.
L is for Listening. Listen to your children.
M is for Morals. Be sure your own standard of conduct is sound.
N is for No. Use it, and mean it.
O is for Outdoors. Provide as much outdoor activity as possible. Teach respect for nature.
P is for Pressure. Reduce the pressure on your children, but insist they maintain high standards.
Q is for Questions. Pay close attention to their questions and give simple answers unless they demand more.
R is for Respect. Show respect and earn respect.
S is for Source of Strength. Share your own faith or beliefs with your children. Faith can be their port in the storms of life later.
T is for Togetherness. Have special, designated times to be together as a family - but know when to let go, too.
U is for Uniqueness. Understand the uniqueness of each child, and let that child be who he or she is.
V is for Voice. Tone of voice can convey more to a child than the words spoken.
W is for Words. Keep your word. Promises broken destroy trust.
X is for eXamine. Examine constantly, and be aware.
Y is for You. Take care of yourself mentally, physically and spiritually. A happy parent helps a child to be happy.
Z is for Zowie! Who would have thought they would grow up so quickly?
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