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What Keeps you up at night?
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this post was submitted on 30 Nov 2025
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Oh this hits right in the feels. I always try to remind myself that this is his childhood and it will leave an impression for the rest of his life. Then i start worrying about not doing enough etc and anxiety ensues
If you think that’s bad, just envision all the physiological and existential issues you’re instilling in them! ( /s!)
On a serious note I have thought the same thoughts after my interactions with my children.
In my opinion, the biggest indicators of a good parent to me are: to be present, to always act in your child’s best interests, to always enable your child’s curiosity and wonder, and to know the difference and when to be a parent and when to be a friend them. None are easy.
I only know you from this post, but if you’re self-aware enough to worry about if you’re supporting your child (or any child, for that matter) and consciously reviewing your decisions to learn how to be better, you’re probably a pretty good parent.
You got this!
Good luck, friend.