OK, to most of us this would be common sense. But I realize common sense is not all that common. Hopefully if you are reading this, you know someone who could use this advice and forward it along to them.
1. Monitor what your young children are watching on TV and listening to on the radio. It is NOT okay to let a 1st grader watch "Chucky" movies or Jersey Shore. It is NOT okay to let them listen to profane music.
2. Do not let your child talk back to you. It is disrespectful and turns them into a rude little urchin.
3. Sit down with them and make sure they do their homework - then YOU check over it. If they say they don't have homework - empty their backpack and look for yourself.
4. Make sure they get a good dinner, bath, and go to bed at a decent time. TEACH them how to brush their teeth and TEACH them how to bathe - that's right - as a parent you must TEACH them these things.
5. Make sure that they talk to adults with respect and have manners - say please and thank you.
6. If you suspect your child has an issue behaviorally or psychologically - TAKE THEM TO A PEDIATRICIAN.
7. Know who your children are playing with outside of school - the kids AND parents.
8. Set limits and stick to them - you are NOT their friend - but someone that is charged with helping them to become the best they can be.
If you cannot do these things - don't have kids or give them to someone that can take on the responsibility.
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