Being a good parent...

Both - a lot is taught, but  some comes naturally

They should be taught by their parents/family,  experts, the community.

Yes - the reason why you see so many misbehaved children is because parents aren't doing their job.

Not a parent, but I watch my parents/others and read a lot of books to learn what to do/not to do when I have kids. I would love other family member's guidance while raising my children (if they are good parents themselves), and imo, it wouldn't be disrespectful - we all should learn from people who have previous experience in raising children and are good parents.

 

I think it can be both. Depending on the persons disposition, it might come naturally. In addition, having solid parents, who understood the role of "good parenting." The balance between being stern and being lenient is a difficult one to keep. Also, understanding that parenting isn't a one-size-fits all, depending on the child/situtation, you adjust accordingly. That can be taught through positive role models, and if you don't have that, taking classes on pareting PRIOR to having children would be a great idea!

 

 

Who is responsible for teaching our women and men how to be good parents? The state, government, relatives or the community? I honestly feel that the education system is so flawed & out of touch with real-world issues, it isn't funny. The focus should be the end game, which is a productive citizen that can then have productive off-spring. Remembering when Christopher Columbus sailed the ocean blue, shouldn't be the priority. Preparing students for the technologically workforce we're becoming & being able to adjust with the very real pressures of taking care of a family, are vital tools that go ignored.

 

Currently, leaving the responsibility on the man/woman, realtives or community is a connudrum at the moment. Because the current state of our communties are a direct reflection of the lack of parenting skills and family support. Reversing the ills of this current society, would require a change collectively. You have some parents who think keeping a fresh pair jordans on their child, is what it means to be a good parent. We're so wrapped up with materialisic concepts of what success is, the value of the child is intertwined with his/her possessions. Re-setting of the moral compass would first start by divorcing the captalisitc attiude most americans have. Incorprate more support for the family (whatever that family means to you, single, two-parent whatever), with programs (like the Y etc). This would give children places to get assistance with homework, keep them safe, and aid the parents with child-care.