We’ve all heard angry kids say “I didn’t ask for you as my parents,” but it goes the other way, too. With a little effort, you can be the child your parents hoped for. Listen and Be Patient Listening, fully and completely without distractions, shows respect, but is also a great way to learn new things. As children age, it’s not unusual for them to disregard parental advice, but in most cases, our parents are smarter than we give them credit for. They will treat you as a respected adult with great ideas when you return the favor. This just might encourage them to listen more carefully to you as well. The Gift of Quality Time Being a parent means spending an inordinate amount of time with a child, even if there are other responsibilities looming or things they’d rather be doing. As children grow up, it’s perfectly natural that …