Brand new parents Anna Faris and Chris Pratt have welcomed their son Jack into the family on Saturday according to UsMagazine.com. Anna went into labor prior to her due date leading Jack to spend some time in the NICU. The couple has asked the public for privacy while their son remains in the hospital. Faris and Pratt have been planning to have a child, having decided that the time had come to add a little bundle of joy to their family.
How do you know if your partner will make a good parent?
Cupid’s Advice:
Taking the next step of welcoming a child into your family is not a lighthearted decision to make. Here are some steps to keep in mind when figuring if your partner will be a good parent:
1. Trust and communication: The most important factor in a successful relationship is trust. You need to be able to properly co-parent with your partner. In order to successfully accomplish this, you must be able to trust your partner, especially in their choices.
2. Responsibility: A child should not be raising a child. Is your partner ready to step it up and care for another life? Being able to take responsibility and to maintain a level head in emergencies is always a good quality to have when being a parent. Children need to be taken care of from the moment they enter this world until they move out when they are adults themselves. Can your partner be mature and rational?  Â
3. Stability: If you have a rocky relationship, it may not be the right time to have a child. A solid foundation is needed in order to grow as a couple to embrace parenthood. Not only should you and your partner be economically stable but also emotionally stable with one another. The two of you are partners — a team — that your child will need to lean on as he or she grows.
How did you know your partner was the right one to start a family with? What are some qualities you would look for in a partner? Tell us!
