Joint Parenting
I think anyone who is playing a vital part in a child's life can be a parent, whether it is financially, emotionally, physically or spiritually.
Parenting basically means "the rearing of children" and anyone who has the child's best interest at heart can be a parent.
Joint parenting in my opinion means supporting each other in the decision making of the child. Parents should also understand this means sticking together on a decision when one disciplines the child.
A child may be parented by his grand-parents, two aunts, a grand-mother and mother and the list can go on. He does not necessarily have to be parented by his biological parents to have a strong upbringing. Those involve just need to stick together and teach all the right morals to that child.
There are children who are being raised by both parents and their parenting is definitely not up to standard. They do not agree on many decisions pertaining to the child and it is visible. This can cause havoc in the family and the child may begin to favor one parent more than the other.
Parenting is a joy although it can be challenging at some times. You need to instill strong values, assist with decision making and administer lots of love and attention.
When a child feels secure and comfortable in the home he usually performs well at school. He is confident and shows it, not only in the classroom but on the football field as well.
Parents must remember to be firm when disciplining the child. One must not give the punishment while the other is showing resentment. The child should see that both of you support each other on the decision.
