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Nurturing
Parent Family Model
nNurturing Parents – [preferable two parents (sometimes
one)]
nShare household responsibilities
nUtilize their moral strength and courage
nProvide support and protection
nShow enthusiasm and pride in their child’s
development
nMaintain open, two-way, mutually respectful
communication
nTell children why their authority is to be respected (
remain a legitimate authority - authoritive)
nProvide reasons why their decisions are in the family’s
and children’s best interest
nConsider questioning as a positive behavior – it’s part
of learning how to think for themselves and become self-reliant
nMake the ultimate decisions for the best interests of
the family
nChildren
nDevelop through
nPositive relations with others
nContributions to their community
nWays of realizing their potential and finding joy in
life
nBecome responsible, self-disciplined, self-reliant
through
nBeing cared for and respected
nCaring for others, learning empathy for others
nBecome obedient
nOut of their love and respect for their parents
nNot out of fear of corporal punishment
nBecome socially conscious
nWith parental assistance and encouragement to be honest,
truthful, questioning, self-conscious
nBecome responsible, learn to enjoy life, develop their
potential, become self-reliant, respect others, and act fairly towards others
nBecome morally strong