There are many different things I consider when it comes to becoming a parent. Parents have many different responsibilities, but there are three in particular that seem very important to me. It is important to be a good role model, listen to your children and discipline them appropriately. If you want to be a good parent, you must put your children first. The first responsibility that I think is very important is to be a good example for your children. Parents are role models for their children, whether they like it or not. My boys watch and copy everything I do, and even though I don't think they're listening, they are listening. If they see me finish school and do a good job, that's what they'll expect to do themselves because that's all they know. Children are like sponges. I want to show my children how to be a good person by being a good person myself. As a parent, I want my children to know that they can be anything they want, but at the same time I control their physical and moral environment so that they can be good people. I want them to be in an environment where they can develop habits of honesty, generosity and responsibility. I think one of the best things I can do for my children is to take them seriously and listen to them. My five year old is constantly showing me everything he's learning and it's very easy to ignore sometimes, but I think it's very important not to. It's important to listen because if you don't give your children enough attention, they might try to seek it out in a negative way. It's important to listen to your children when they have learned something new or when they want to tell you something they are proud of. Children seek your approval, which gives them confidence. Finally, discipline is another very important responsibility. The best thing you can do is pick your battles, because if you constantly say “no,” your child will shy away from it. You also have to be consistent. For example, you can't let your child eat candy before dinner one night and tell them not to the next night, you would send them mixed signals..