Essential knowledge for parenting
1. Pregnancy
2. Birth
3. Childhood and Rearing
-Make sure to kick all addictions/chemical vices
-You will need to eat more, since you are eating for two
-You will have weird cravings, this is normal
-Make sure you are firm and clear with the doctors
-Make sure the baby is labeled immediately at birth. Memorize the label and any distinguishing features
-Hold off on circumcision, let the child decide later in life
-(POST BIRTH) Ensure you are being supervised post-birth, as you may suffer from Postpartum depression/psychosis
US Army TM 8-230 (Basic Nursing) (Pregnancy and Birth information on pg. 416)
-Read to the child to boost intelligence
-Believe the child when they say something. They cannot vocalize as well as an adult
-Ensure the child knows that being honest and open with you doesn't result in punishment. This will ensure the child is honest and open with you in the long term
-Try to foster hobbies. They increase intelligence, creativity, morale, and can result in a career
-Do not leave them alone with a tablet for long times ("Ipad baby"). This will result in ADHD-like symptoms and emotional stunting. Instead, try to teach them computer skills and internet literacy.
-Physical discipline doesn't work, and can result in emotional stunting, trauma, and a full disconnect from you
-Remember, they will treat you when you need their help, the same way you treated them when they needed help.