Sunday, May 8, 2016

Are You a Good Mother Even If Your Child Isn’t Successful?

Women worry if they work and worry if they don’t.  At the end of the day, you want to be able to say you are a good mom. It’s easy to say if your child is successful, but what if they aren’t. 
Good mothering doesn’t guarantee success.  There are proven parenting methods, but it's still an art form.  You’re a sculptor.  Your child is the medium, but you aren’t the only one chipping away at the marble.  

Your responsibility is to do your best with what you know and who you are.

It's true that when your child is ready to go out into the world, their success or lack thereof will be attributed to how they were raised. 
Hopefully, your child will be successful.  Yet, it's important to separate their success from your assessment of your efforts.  
The good mom has given her time, love and resources.  The good mom has provided guidance, comfort, space for independence, and a hearty kick in the pants.  The good mom will love their kid even if they aren’t successful.
No matter what, it's still your day.  Happy Mother’s Day!


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