what are the characteristics of a good parent?
["Patience. I'm sure you knew this would be at the top of the list! ... ", 'Multi-tasking skills. Managing the house, going to work, and raising children requires the ability to multi-task. ... ', 'Encouraging. ... ', 'Intelligence. ... ', 'Flexibility. ... ', 'Leadership skills. ... ', 'Dependability. ... ', 'Compassion.']