With all of the changes in society, parenting can seem to be more complicated than it used to be. Whether you're a parent of one or a parent of five, there never seems to be a rule book to "doing parenting right." And according to Alechia Reese — mom and PR and creative marketing director for Soledad O'Brien's PowHERful Foundation— that may have you questioning whether or not you're doing a good job.
"Mom guilt is a real thing. Many of today's women are building scalable and sustainable businesses, creating some symbolism of balance, and managing whole households while raising children — both with and without partners," she said. "The pressure, stress, strain, and resources necessary is beyond challenging. It's easy to succumb to the belief that with all the requirements needed to build, that you're neglecting the one thing that matters most: your children."
Although you may feel the same way, it doesn't mean it's true. Here are 11 signs to prove that you are a good parent — even if it may not feel like it.
Your child has failed at something and you let it happen.
No matter how old your child is, parents do their best to keep them from getting hurt. According to Armin Brott, author of "The New Father: A Dad's Guide to the First Year"and publisher of MrDad.com, watching your child fail isn't such a bad thing.
"Too many parents try to protect their children from feeling the sting of disappointment or inconvenience. Skinned knees build character," said Brott. "When you let children fail, but discuss it later and talk about what they learned from the experience, you're teaching perseverance and the value of hard work."
Your children have their own identity.
Although every parent can see a little of themselves in their children, knowing that your child has their own identity is a good way to know that you're doing something right.
"The fact that your kids are passionate about something they know you might not like is a sign that they know your support is unconditional," Brott told INSIDER. "They know you're more interested in helping them become the best versions of themselves instead of turning them into copies of you."
Your kids practice safety habits even when they don't know you're watching.
It's typical for parents to think that their children let their advice go in one ear and right out of the other, but Brott said that that's not always the case.
"Keeping your kids safe is a huge part of your job, and your goal, as with most of parenting, is to raise kids who will make good choices on their own," Brott said. "The fact that they take basic safety precautions seriously is a sign that you've taught them well."
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