1. The document discusses responsible parenting and defines it as shaping children's values and character through unconditional love and Christian values while providing for their physical, emotional, moral, psychological and spiritual needs. 2. It notes that parenting is important for building a strong family and community as children who grow up in a good family environment tend to be better disciplined and have stronger faith. 3. The document cites an education expert who says that through steady parental leadership and guidance, children can acquire virtues like sound judgment and self-control.

1. Good
parenting
Objectives:
1. Define responsible parenthood
2. Name aspects of parenting
3. Apply some guidelines toguide children to grow up healthy and happy.
4. Cite duties and responsibilities of parents to their children.
5. Become aware of the ten basic of good parenting.

2. introductionThe family is the basic foundation of a community and the pillar to a progressive and upright society. It plays a vital role in shaping values ,
molding virtues of each family member especially the children. The success ad failure of the children lies in the hands of the parents. The
intellect and character of the children are greatly influenced by the parents’ words and examples. What the parents should give to their
children is unconditional love and set of Christian values . Children reared inn good family environment appear to be better disciplined,
responsible , respectful and loving with strong faith in God. They are protected from indulging to drugs that cause problems in the family and
society as a whole.
The primordial concern of the parents should be the holistic development of the children , for they are the hope of the a bright future and play
an essential role in nation building.Incidentally, with the advent of the fast changing society , it seems that raising children nowadays are
getting harder and more difficult to contain. There are even times when some parents are unable to handle the tantrums of their children.
However, through good parenting, the hardships of raising children will be lessened and their behavioral problems could be effectively
attended.
Good parenting entails responsibilities, appropriate skills and experiences in attending too and providing physical, emotional, moral,
psychological and spiritual needs. Inculcation of values and discipline in their young minds are also included.
It is important that the ideals of responsible parenting is widely accepted by today’s parents, parents-to-be, and the youth who may soon
become parents themselves as it helps build a better family and strong community.
It is a lifetime duty of parents to raise a strong family and children with strong faith to God through proper parenting. According to Dr. James
Stetson, an educator and parenting expert as cited in the Manila Bulletin (2003),’’ Children can be molded to acquire the great virtues of sound
judgment, a sense of responsibility, personal courage, self-control and magnanimity through the years of steady nourishment with a confident
and unified parental leadership.’’
The important facets of married life that has to be recognized and accepted to ensure a happy, healthy, prosperous and empowered Filipino
Family are clear concepts on responsible parenting duties and responsibilities of parents