I just had a kid of my own and I’m finding some feelings of resentment towards mom.

Like, there were some times where I didn’t receive the supervision I needed, or where I wasn’t taught certain life skills (because she was so busy with my siblings) and I just can’t imagine letting that happen with my baby.

Did you ever feel this way towards your parents when you had me? If so, how did you deal with it?

Thanks Pop.

  • cynar@lemmy.world
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    26 days ago

    My goal as a parent is to be a better parent than mine were to me.

    I’ll know I succeeded when my children are better parents than I am to them.

    We have far more knowledge and understanding than our parents did. We all make mistakes. Acknowledge them and look to see if they were trying their best.

    I will also mention that parenthood gets more difficult (though also more fulfilling) as they get older. Also, you can be excellent 99% of the time. That 1% bad day will be the one they remember.