Want your kid to grow up and be successful, make money, and just be happy? Surely that’s something most parents want for their children, however, helping them achieve that isn’t easy.

Here is a list my team and I have compiled surrounding the certain traits you as a parent have to teach your kids in order for them to grow into the best version of themselves.

Respectful

Children pick up respect from the way we handle them and other people. They frequently imitate their parents by repeating anything we say or do. Give them the respect they deserve so they will learn to treat others and themselves the same way.

Honest

You become a trustworthy person when you are honest and true to yourself and to others. In contrast to a thief or a cheater, an honest person sleeps well and has a higher chance of being truly happy. Show your kids the courage to face the results of their actions!

Self-Disciplined

Teach your children how to build healthy habits before the bad ones take over. Being too lenient like letting them eat junk food every day or watch tv for several hours will reinforce bad habits and lower their discipline.

Dependable

Because it often requires some sacrifice, great character is demonstrated when one follows through on commitments. Teach your child to be the kind of person who will be regarded as reliable, especially by those who are close to them.

Courage

Learning anything new is advancing into the unknown. Fear and uncertainty can impede learning, but having the guts to try something new makes it simpler to concentrate. If you want your child to succeed in life, you need to instill in them the bravery to venture into the dangerous and uncharted territories of business.

A Leader

Bossy behavior and leadership are very different. Your kid needs to be aware of their own and their team’s strengths and shortcomings to be an effective leader. Since most teams end up with all leaders and no followers anyway, in order to be a successful leader, one must also be a good follower. Therefore, it is vital that you share this important information with your children.

Hopeful

Lastly, it’s vital you teach your children to look at the bright side, not give up hope, and keep fighting for what they want! Show them how there is almost always a light at the end of the tunnel.

Being a parent can be hard. Some of the techniques you will likely use later down the line or even right now may be difficult for your kid. For example, setting screen time on your child’s social media apps can teach them how to control their screen use. Just remember, parents, this isn’t supposed to be easy but your children will be grateful when they’re older!