Do you believe you are a good parent?

Question

Why? Do you believe that you are doing the best you are capable of doing for your children?

I know I am a good parent and I am doing all things that I can to ensure the best for my two children. :) I'm just interested to hear some feed back from others here.

Answer 1

It was not easy having teenagers  it was hard but well worth it. My grown up daughter just wrote me this. God made you a very special person glad your my mom. Give your kids a hug ever day even if they don't want it. My son would never go to school  ha :) now he is a cop and the best parent. i was so blessed pray and church was a big plus

Answer 2

I think I am. I of course have my moments, like everyone else, where I'm off and there is always room for improvement, but most of the time, I do my best. My son has all of his needs met and a happy and healthy kid. My husband and I spend lots of time with him, dividing our time between playing and teaching morals, values, respect etc.  

Answer 3

I do think that I am a good parent.  I think that I try doubly hard because I am the only parent in my child's life.  I live for him and my goal is for him to have the most productive, loving, nurturing childhood he could possibly have.  I know that I will make mistakes but I always have his best interest at heart and I would never do anything to hurt him ir make him sad because it would be like hurting myself.  I call him my heart because I couldn't make it without him!

Answer 4

well my mom is a good parent and the moms and dads that beat there childen they suckapples!!!!!!

Answer 5

I know that people aren't perfect so I understand that they will mess up and need guidance.

Right now I have a 1 year old and another one on the way (35 weeks 2day pregnant) but in the future I hope to have a good relationship with them where they can be open and honest about their lives,  to accomplish that I know I have to be open minded and understanding.

Answer 6

If you ask my children, they'll say I'm awful.

I don't let them go into their friends' houses if I don't know the parents, I am constantly embarassing them by asking if there are guns in the home, and where they are kept, and if the ammo is seperate.  I'm always making them check in every hour or two when they're outside (they're under 10 yrs old).  I make them wait until birthdays or holidays for gifts - none of that 'impulse buying' for toys and video games.  I make mine do chores, finish homework, and eat three square meals a day.

I punish them when they've misbehaved - I remove priviliges to fit the 'crimes.'  I make sure they clean up when they're done playing at a friend's house, I make sure the friends return the favor at my place.  I don't allow hitting or namecalling in my house or yard, and I will only invite friends over for dinner if they are less fortunate than we are.

I set out the sprinkler when it's hot, I fill the sandbox every year...

I love them to the end of the universe, but can get just as mad at them sometimes...

I would give myself a 7 out of 10 ;()

Answer 7

Of course I think I'm a good parent. I don't know what parent on here would admit that they are a horrible parent lol. I think there is always room for improvement-I do tend to lose patience easily. But I do the best I can. My baby always has the essentials met plus way more. My whole day (everyday) is devoted to her, as I'm a stay at home mom. I wouldn't have it any other way either.  

Answer 8

I am not a perfect parent, but I am the best parent that I know how to be. I would do ANYTHING for my baby boy, and I ALWAYS have his best interest at heart. There is no way to be a perfect parent, but there are a million ways to be a good one!

Answer 9

1) the baby in your avatar is ADORABLE, absolutely gorgeous!

2) im not the *perfect* mum, like the perfect *tv* mums with two children and they always have a smile on their face.

3) i do my best and my kids are happy, and i love them more than anything.

thats all that matters to me :]

Answer 10

I KNOW that I'm a good parent.  I am doing the best that I possibly can.  I've thought about what my mom did for me that wasn't the best and have made(& will continue to make) a genuine effort to avoid those same mistakes.  There's always room for improvement.  I personally need to learn a bit more patience.  But I'm making an effort and that is good in itself.