What Makes a Good Parent What makes a good parent? I know that some people would not be able to answer this question, but that is what I am here for. In my opinion there are three major qualities that make a good parent. They are love, support, and sacrifice. These qualities are what you would be looking for in a "good" parent. Love is absolutely necessary in a good parent-kid relationship. It helps form stronger and better relationships. Things that parents do out of love will make kids appreciate them more. A lot of times discipline lessons, though sometimes harsh, are included in the "love package". Kids may not appreciate this right away, in the long r