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What Keeps you up at night? (lemmy.ml)
submitted 11 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml
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What is the thought in your head that makes your eyes wide open and bloodshot? The thought that constantly echoes in your head, but you cannot shake off.

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[–] 5 points 11 months ago (1 child)

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

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  • [–] 1 point 11 months ago*

    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.

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