I know some of these might change when I become a father in the future. They will also have outside influences. This is how I would like to raise my children in the future. 1) I will not force my kids to play a sport in school. They will have that option to do so.
2) He or she must do chores. I will not slave my children, though. It will be their way of learning how to clean, pick up after themselves, and to get money to do things with their friends.
3) If they are to start something such as choir, sports, or anything of that sort, then they are not allowed to quit in the middle of it. They must follow through with it until it is over.
4) My children aren't allowed to date until they are 16. If they prove to me that they aren't mature enough to date, then it will be 17. They can talk to boys or girls, but if I find out their dating, then consequences will come.
5) My daughter will be taught the correct way to wear makeup. She is allowed to wear it, but she isn't allowed to look like a 2 cent hooker either. It's supposed to look natural, girls.
6) Every Sunday will be a game night and their not allowed to skip it. It will be their time to spend time with the family to talk about their problems if needed, and to have fun. Their friends are allowed to come once in a while.
7) I will not ground my kids, but take things away from them. Such as videos games, cell phone, and so on. They also will the chores and not get paid.
8) I will be a father first, then a friend. I'll always be there for my kids when needed. I'm a strong believer in talking to them about drugs and sex at a young age. Teaching my son to love a girl and the correct way to treat a girl. I will teach my daughter about values and about having sex the correct way.
9) My kids will know not to talk back to me, because there will be consequences. If my son decides to act out and not listen to me, then a camp for boys sounds about right. I will figure something out for my daughter. 
10) They must attempt to get a job after 15. It's not required, but I do want to them to look. I want them to get working and have some independents skills at a young age, so they don't depend on me until I'm 30. I don't want to crutch my kids pretty much.
11) If they behave, then I will get them their first car and so on if I can afford it. I will also pay for their first year of college, but it's up to them to cover after the first year.
I simply want to teach my kids to not be afraid to go after what they want. I want them to learn how to get a job and do well in school, so they can take these skills with them as they get older. I don't want them to do think it's always acceptable to just give up when it gets hard. I will always be there for my kids and always be there when they are down. I'm not trying to be the perfect father, but I don't want my kids to be so much like this generation that we live in today.
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