Ms. Berrios

October 9, 2003

Being a Parent

Parenting is a serious responsibility and can be tough. Good parents have to do certain things for the child’s life.

Parents should make sure that they have the money for their child's education, and for college. You must make sure your child goes to school for a good education. Good parents help their child with their homework. Parenting is also to provide your child with all school supplies like notebooks, folders, pencils, bookcase, and crayons.

Parenting is to keep your child healthy and safe. Keep your child clean by bathing or showering. Make sure you teach your child how to bathe and brush their teeth. Good nutrition does the trick like well-balanced food and vitamins. Your child must be dressed in clean proper clothing everyday. In order to register you child in school, make sure your child gets the vaccination shots.

Children need love. Give them all the love in the world. Give affection, company, and trust. Always pay attention to them. Let your child play with other kids to be able to make friends and share. In parenting you must raise your child with morals plus discipline for their future.

Being a parent is tough. I gave my son all of this that I've typed, and he got shot at age sixteen. His name was Miguel A. Melero, and he got shot in the head on Christmas day 1989. He got buried on New Year's Day. The very sad part was I didn’t have life insurance for his funeral; therefore, I made a collection.

The grief never goes away. You carry it with you until the day you die. Even if you’re the best parent of the world, something can happen.