A. Provide an environment that is SAFE.B. Provide your child with BASIC NEEDS.C. Provide your child with SELF-ESTEEM NEEDS.D. Teach your child MORALS and VALUES.E. Develop MUTUAL RESPECT with your child.F. Provide DISCIPLINE which is effective and appropriate.G. Involve yourself in your child's EDUCATION.H. Get to KNOW YOUR CHILD.

______ Respect his or her opinions______ Plenty of nutritious foods______ Responsibility ______ Honesty ______ Keep unsafe objects locked up or out of reach of your child.       ______ Spend quality time together.______ Structured______ Shelter______ Notice and acknowledge your child's achievements and pro- social behavior.______ Keep your child free from physical, sexual, and emotional abuse.

______ Accept your child's uniqueness and respect his or her

individuality.       

______ Respect his or her feelings

______ Consistent

______ Communicate regularly with your child's teacher(s)

______ Assist your child with his or her homework, but don't DO the

homework.

______ Communicate. Communicate. Communicate.

Homework: Elaborate an acrostic with the word PARENTS.