I have noticed lately that when having discussions about children the conversation gradually turns to comparing parenting styles. Now I don't know why I seem to think that I am some expert. My kids are less than perfect. In fact, I have jokingly said that their halos are held up with Devils horns and they would never be ransomed I would get paid to take them back.
On the flip side I am not a perfect parent either. If I was, the previous paragraph would not have ever been written. I am not good at consistency or follow through, I lose my temper and often say something I regret later, and argue with my kids on a regular basis. That night, it was a debate on showering. Boys are gross by the way, and seem to think BO is a badge of honor.
I know I am not the only one who does this. I see the same track of conversation happen every time the topic of kids comes up. More often than not, it is along the lines of my kids are perfect and everyone else is doing it wrong.
Overall, my kids are pretty good, and not much different from other kids their age. As a parent I do my best and try to do what's right for us. What I need to keep in mind is, although how someone else is parenting might not work for me, it works for them, and it's really none of my business anyway.
On the flip side I am not a perfect parent either. If I was, the previous paragraph would not have ever been written. I am not good at consistency or follow through, I lose my temper and often say something I regret later, and argue with my kids on a regular basis. That night, it was a debate on showering. Boys are gross by the way, and seem to think BO is a badge of honor.
I know I am not the only one who does this. I see the same track of conversation happen every time the topic of kids comes up. More often than not, it is along the lines of my kids are perfect and everyone else is doing it wrong.
Overall, my kids are pretty good, and not much different from other kids their age. As a parent I do my best and try to do what's right for us. What I need to keep in mind is, although how someone else is parenting might not work for me, it works for them, and it's really none of my business anyway.
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