Your Personal
Checklist
THE
PROACTIVE PARENT . . .
Works to build a lasting relationship with their children
Sees life from their childs point of view
Teaches positive behaviors rather than react to negative ones
Speaks their childs name with pleasure
Never compares their child with other children or siblings
Talks about their child in a positive way when he/she is listening
Uses their best manners when with their child
Makes promises to their children then keeps them
Guides other family members to appreciate and respect each other in the
family
Compliments their child on inner qualities rather than on their outward
appearance
Assigns responsibilities to their children and consistently sees that they
are carried out
Frequently mentions specific actions that they appreciate about their
child