I’m here, I’m here! It’s my turn now… Jamie has lapped me… twice. I told her she had to let me have a turn- or I would tell mom.
I am also
going to do a list of “tops” although it doesn’t come out to a nice even 10.
Disclaimer: I
AM NOT A PARENT.
However, I
do have pretty kick ass parents… and they would probably be the first to tell
you parenting has no simple answers. While my parents will be the number one
influence on my own parenting someday, I have compiled a list of fictional
parents (both from television and books/movies) that will also factor into my
parenting.
(Second Disclaimer: This not a most-famous-of-all-time list, but rather what I personally have grown up with and ultimately find the most influential)
Red and Kitty Foreman (That 70s Show)
The perfect
combination of tough love and enabling love. Kitty loves being a mom and taking
care of not just her own children, but all the burn outs that hang out in her
basement. Red on the other hand acts as if he hates them all, but ultimately
provides the discipline and guidance the burn outs need (even while threatening
many feet up asses).
Danny, Joey
and Jesse (Full House)
Who needs a
mom when you have these three men raising you? Goes to show that households can
be made up different types of parents, but needs a balance of humor and heart
to heart talks. Although I’m pretty convinced they ended up spoiling the
youngest.
Atticus
Finch (To Kill A Mockingbird)
One of the
first books I read more than once. Atticus teaches his kids how to do the right
thing by leading by example and showing them how to stand up to what is wrong.
He allows his children independence and opportunities to learn lessons on their
own, but models that every person deserve a chance no matter what other people
say.
Marmee
(Little Women)
Technically not
a single mom, but she had to do a lot on her own. She raised four very
different daughters, puts up with all their crazy antics and never raises her
voice. Marmee is the ideal model of being a strong, independent woman and
teaching your children that even if you just have a little, you can always
share with others.
Cliff and
Claire Huxtable (Cosby Show)
Between the
5 Huxtable children and their friends there is never a dull moment in this
household. Cliff always said the goal is to get the children out of the house,
however he can never seem to achieve that. But through lots of humor and gentle
discipline he pushes he kids to work their hardest and accomplish all they can.
Arthur and
Molly Weasley* (Harry Potter)
The second
you walk into the Weasley house you are family (which can also make you a
victim to practical jokes) and Arthur and Molly already have seven kids to
worry about, so it’s a big family to be added to. Molly may seem over
protective at times and Arthur a little spineless when it comes to his wife.
But it’s only because Molly cares so much and Arthur knows how to pick his
battles. Ultimately each of their children (even Percy) are raised to care
about wellbeing of others and to fight for what is right and not just what is
easy.
*James and
Lily are worth mentioning for the sacrifice. However we just have to assume they
would have been good parents since they don’t really get a chance to raise
their son.
Conclusion:
Good parenting is a combination of humor, love, being protective, sacrifice,
leading by example, tough love, independence, discipline and did I mention
humor?
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