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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interestedinmore · 51-55, M

I think everyone has moments of self doubt. But those moments seem to feel more important when you are a parent because you realize that you are responsible for someone's life and well being. It is hard to comprehend what can be done in simple actions sometimes with the effects only appearing years later. So in a long answer... yes we all have doubts and I don't think anyone feels like they are a great parent all the time.