Question

Compile a list of responsibilities that parents take on when raising a child.

Answer 1

List of legal responsibilities parents have when raising a child:

- The parent must provide a home for the child

- The parent must protect and maintain their health

- The parent must choose and provide the child with education

- The parent must provide the child with it's basic needs (water, food, etc.)

- The parent must raise the child in a safe environment


List of non-legal responsibilities a parent has when raising a child:

- The parent may provide the child self-esteem needs

- The parent may take the time to get to know the child

- The parent may be involved in the child's life past legal needs (being their for the child emotionally, helping the child with social problems, etc.)

- The parent may provide your child with a list of rules and/ or punishments


There are many responsibilities a parent has. If someone is not ready to have a child, please do not have one. Raising a human being is a big responsibility.

Answer 2

Watching your child
making sure they are fed well
good home to live in
keep them safe at all times
make the child your priority