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I Am a Parent

Being a parent is one long journey of doubt and self-criticism as to whether you're raising them correctly.
So it was gratifying to hear from other parents how good my kids are. That's happened twice this week.
It gives me pause to step back and think "They really are good kids! Maybe I'm not doing such a bad job after all."
ItsGonnaBeOk · 26-30, M
my dad treated me like dog shit and he thinks he is doing a good job.
your doing just fine
NewKidInTown · 51-55, M
@ItsGonnaBeOk I guess. And I'm sorry to hear how your dad treated you. How about your mother?
ItsGonnaBeOk · 26-30, M
he always like grow up stop crying
grow up stop playing
your hand writing is terrible " gives me a book" write down that chapter 5 times and check up on you later , I was 6 years old.
why you can't be like your brothers ?!
your brothers never did this , your brother never did that.

nothing is ever good enough for him either I did it wrong or not good enough.

mom wasn't really bad she just claims that she is very religious that she can tell the future and speak to animals and she embarrassed me tons of times in school.
Now she is worse cuz she says God speaks to her but wasn't real bad during my childhood or I didn't realize how bad she were.

yeah I know I am quite messed up but I managed to glow together what left of my confidence and self esteem.
NewKidInTown · 51-55, M
@ItsGonnaBeOk You had a tough start to life, and it's very difficult to come back from that because your self-esteem must be on the floor.
Just remember, it isn't how you start, but how you finish. Small steps, one at a time, will get you where you want to be.
SW-User
Awesome feeling! Well done dad xx
NewKidInTown · 51-55, M
@SW-User It's one of the best feelings! Thank you 🤗
JustNik · 51-55, F
I told you - you’re Super Dad!!! 😄🤗
NewKidInTown · 51-55, M
@JustNik If it's that obvious, maybe I should stop wearing the cape lol

Thank you 🤗
JustNik · 51-55, F
@NewKidInTown 😂🤗
Supesun · 56-60, M
Well done 👍🏻👍🏻
NewKidInTown · 51-55, M
@Supesun Thank you, but I shall only take partial credit. Their mother deserves some, as do the kids themselves.
Supesun · 56-60, M
Absolutely but don’t do yourself down.you seem like your doing a gr8 job. If your kids regard you as their hero then you’ve cracked it. It will allow you to guide them in the right direction and they will listen to you. Lose the hero status... and they won’t listen so well. @NewKidInTown
NewKidInTown · 51-55, M
@Supesun Thank you for your kind and wise words : )

 
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