What does raising a child really mean?

raising - helping someone grow up to be an accepted member of the community.



Which in my eyes, I do believe raising a child means "RAISING" the child. Meaning, being there, actually living in the household with the child/children, being there for them their needs, their hurts, teaching them, etc.


I have been led to, once again because it's something I feel strongly about, and because this is my blog and if you don't like it, don't read it! I know a certain woman, that calls herself a mother, which actually it's only been in my opinion, in "name" only. I have recently become aware of a comment that was made that literally makes me sick. And angry in a kinda, sorta, way. Maybe because I know she's full of crap. Maybe because I know she's trying to say things to portray herself as someone she wished she had been, or could be, and just hasn't and can't. Or maybe because it's because she actually never raised her own children, yet she's writing all kinds of crap, comments where all their friends can see like, "wow, did i raise a normal son?" 


ANYHOOOOO:, I just did some researching on the meaning of raising a child.  :)


Significance

As a parent, you are your child's first teacher and role model. It's from you that he learns how to communicate and how to give and receive affection. He learns about rules and consequences. By watching you and other members of the family, he learns how to relate.


Function

A parent's function is taking care of a child's needs, from basic nutrition and medical care to education and moral development. You must see to it not only that she is fed and clothed, but also that she becomes a person you can respect and admire as an adult. You want her to be a good person who is responsible and respectful of others. This begins with you as a parent, your child's primary role model.

Considerations

Seeing to it that your child is healthy must be a primary concern. Also make sure your child has medical, dental and eye checkups.


Potential

If you have raised your child to be a physically and emotionally healthy adult, it's likely that you will reap the benefits. You will have an adult child who can return the affection you have given him, one who can become your friend, as well as your son. And you will probably be seeing your own parenting style in the way he raises his children.