What kind of parent were you when your kids were in primary school?

Were you the one who showed up to every sports day and meet-and-greet? Did you always volunteer at fetes, bake for the school and dress your kids up so they could win competitions?

I’m just not that kind of parent. I’m not especially creative and I don’t enjoy baking for other parents, teachers and students. I didn’t make my kids’ Book Week costumes. We bought them because it was easier. And I’m not the mum who comes up with elaborate ideas for Crazy Hair Day.

But whenever I could, I showed up. I am a stay-at-home mum so I was there. I wasn’t the loudest parent and I didn’t push them to win. I’m not one of those fancy mums. I just wanted them to know I’m present in their lives, even if I’m quietly in the background.

I do want my girls to feel proud of me and one day be able to say that I tried my best as their mum.

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Adogslife · 61-69, M

I was there to help with any homework if they (I have 2 daughters) had questions. Grades were important as admission to the next level (hs,college,grad school) depends on how well you did. You really need to be above a 3.5 or 4.0 if possible.

I’d go to functions on an as requested basis. I wasn’t really a fan of the parents at either private school. They’re way too self-absorbed and pretentious for me to be able to hold a conversation.