I Am Honest

The truth is that I am not the best mum in the world... In fact, I haven't a compass which points towards true greatness. The needle spins about. So, I muddle through motherhood relying on feedback from the children and from Jon. Is that wrong? Probably.

Just when I thought I had done something fantastic and I was about to pat myself on the back and say "Good one Mum!"... that is when I hear negative feedback from one of the other children. So, perhaps you cannot make all of them happy all of the time. Is that it? I don't know... I am only asking the honest questions. Does anyone feel like they are a great parent? How do you do it?

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Mastermadman · 61-69, M

Too hard on yourself. I have a child with special needs. Second guessing is a way of life

Mastermadman · 61-69, M

Truely. Hes 16 this year. And i didnt kill him.... Not too bad in my book

GeniUs · 56-60, M

@Mastermadman My missus (social carer) sometimes helps a special needs man who has been looked after all his life by his parents, he's 45. She goes in for an hour and it's one of the hardest jobs she has to do. There are no words to express the strength of love and parenting skills involved in situations like this.

Mastermadman · 61-69, M

Yes i see that thinking and thankyou. Hes a junior in high school this year. The actual point is the wondering if youre doing right by all involved. You do the best you can and move forward.