What are some characteristics of a good parent?

I am taking a research course and we need to do some qualitative research. If you could come up with as many characteristics as possible I would appreciate it!

Thanks for helping!

Answer:
Good luck! I loved my research course.

A good parent is authoritative (as opposed to authoritarian) - they set guidelines for their children, yet allow enough latitude for the children to discover things on their own.

Consistency - the child absolutely knows what his/her boundaries are.

Communication - a good parent explains things to his children instead of simply saying "because I said so."

Openness - a good parent is open to allowing his children to have new experiences to expand their worlds

Unconditional love - a good parent can communicate to his children that he loves them no matter what. When the child disobeys or fails, the child needs to know that it is the action that the parent is displeased with, and not the child himself.

I hope this isn't too esoteric.
understanding, supportive, willing to spend time everyday with the child,
Patience, reasonability, sense of humour, sense of fun, enough time for child...
the ability to dispense unconditional and constant hugs, kisses and "i love yous !"
spending time w/ your child. Letting them know you love and care for them. Praising. Talking w/ them. Not spanking. Hugging them also. Actually do stuff that they like too not just you
loving, caring, affectionate, understanding, dependable
A good listener
Open & honest
Fair
Nuturing
Loving
Sets reasonable boundries / rules
Able to talk to your child without alot of anger
Sets a reasonable path for your child to follow
Supporting the child's views of his/her own path.
Teaching good values & respect
responsible
honest
flexible
accepting
non-judgmental
supportive
ethical
patient
hard-working
practical
intelligent
active
thoughtful

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