Mofpearl:
Can't think of anything right now but I want to raise my kids to be assertive. I want to raise my kids to have a mind of their own, speak their minds, stand up for themselves, and understand that respect isn't by age.

chibu4u2:
Over flogging my kids....ewo!!! That man can flog for africa. Every little thing wetin go comot from him mouth na "spare the rod spoil the child". Chai! That man use cain reset my body wella......but i take style stubborn sha.

Senselin:
Not teaching me the value of money from childhood.

gudnex22:
stinginess!!!

middlebeltboy:
my father is a polygamist, I will never emulate that. over my death body!

Dasherz:
i won't emulate anything

nothing to me is worth emulating

neonly:
Mum died at my birth never had one but my dad na soja u know d rest of d story
My kids are very close to me tell me things they won't even tell der mum we have a special bond together pray they would be a better dad than me sha

alexola20:
Too many. Daddy rest in peace. Mum please change your ways before it's too late.

Earthbound:
Parenting is not easy and is something you don't learn in a day or even over years. You keep learning but sometimes your actions are taken notice of by your children. For many, it's an obvious preference for a certain child. This is easily observed by the other children. As offspring, it is our duty to see the failings of our parents and ensure we do not duplicate the same actions when we have kids of our own.

For me, it's the singular act of comparing other people's children with yours. Citing other kids achievement as a yardstick for your children's is a big no no. This is one of the worst things a parent can do to his/her child. Fingers are not equal and that is why most children will never compare their parents with other people's parents. We tend to love them unconditionally. This irritating behavior can create an atmosphere of disdain around the house

If you are a parent, please take note of this. Your kids will develop an unnatural hatred for you in the long run. My patience is my greatest virtue but I'm not sure exactly how long I can hold on.

What are those things your parents did (or do) that you would never repeat to your children?

salt1:
Entitlement mentality.

Mama feels that giving birth to you is her license into blackmailing you to do anything she wants

justmi1:
Never being around... last saw my dad in 2008, mum 2013... both abroad. During the time, I got admission into school, did IT, graduated, did NYSC, worked for 3 years now, and rounding up a post graduate program. Business and marriage na him remain. Been on my own. I would NEVER leave my kids, they go where I go.(PS. They didn't neglect me, but presence is priceless)
The values they instilled in me, kept me going.