Emotionally sound children ARE important. As parents the goal should be to make the family as close knot as possible. That means making it easy and safe for your child to open up to you. Also being honest with your child and tell them the truth. If you have a serious fight or disagreement with your spouse, do not discuss it around your child. It does not help them to see your arguing. In fact is destroy and corrodes the insulation of trust. Teach respect early. The earlier the better. No means NO....not maybe...or if you can wear me down yes. Make sure your child has friends that are safe and a good influence to be around. Make God the glue in your marriage and family through prayer, children devotions and quiet times. grow your relationships with your children. Be aware of conversations or interactions your children encounter when you are not around. Ask them about their day. Don't discipline or quarrel with you children in a public place where spies of CPS would notice. If a CPS worker contacts you do not share unnecessary information that may encourage them to investigate further. And above all. Love your children. They are a gift of your tomorrow. A well written post with a lot of meat. Thanks.