My First Child

August 24, 2013 was the day that changed my life because that was the day my handsome son was born. I would’ve known my first love was my son. He is the best thing that ever came into my life. When I first found out I was pregnant I was in total shock because at the time I was 19 years old just starting college. I was so scared to tell my mom because I thought she was going to be pissed but she wasn’t she was very happy for me. When I was in labor all I was thinking about was having an healthy baby boy whom I named Kareem Knights Jr. My son taught me what love really is when I looked him in his eyes.
The first and most important for being a parent is to love their children. Without love children would feel deprived and wonder why they weren't good enough. Love is also needed to help their child thrive and grow. Love brings the parent-child relationship closer, letting the child open up to their parents when there is a problem. Love is an all-around goodness to have. The second is patience, a virtue that is hard to practice by many, with kids it can be difficult at times. They are unpredictable. They can be really good and behave themselves, while other times getting into everything, making a mess, stringing toys around the house, running like a wild Indian, ad nagging every other minute that they need this or that. Patience is definitely a virtue of importance that doesn't come easy. Next is quality time spent bonding with children. There is never too much time to have with children. The time spent is precious and never should be wasted. This time helps the parents to understand the child so they can grow closer and have a better relationship. Plying games, talking, or taking a walk is part of quality time. Giving this time shows to them that parents care.