Promises Parents Should Never Make
1. Homework- I won't do my kids homework, they'll do it themselves! I'll teach them independence! Why am I still up at midnight doing papier-mâché? A volcano is hard to make!
2. Dinner- We won't eat on the go; we'll sit down every night. I'll cook my kids healthy meals! Having a cereal bar in the car doesn't count? But we'd never make it to hockey!
3. Late-Why do parents just think they can show up late? I'd always be on time! It's better to be late than forget what you need. Honey, I can't find the diapers!
4. Swearing- I won't swear at my kids, or at least within earshot. I'm mindful of what I say! Sally said what? She didn't hear that from me! Oh S@!T, I'll have to be careful!
5. Guilt- Why do parents feel guilty when they drop off their kids? I'd hire a sitter each week! Leaving my kid at the daycare will be a breeze. MOMMY, PLEASE DON'T GO!
6. Independence- Why does your son have a soother? She sleeps in a crib? I won't treat MY kid like a baby! Yes, I dressed him this morning, does that really count? But he'd probably take an hour!
7. Excuse- She can't go to the party? Her child is sick? Oh please, can she not find a sitter? I'll be a good parent and still have a life! Wasn't New Years Eve last month?
8. Overprotective- Her kid can't walk alone? How old is he now? I won't be overprotective! Why are there childproof locks on all of my cupboards? But Jimmy is still so young!
9. Listen- When I have a child, I'll remember to listen. I won't say, "Because I said so!" Stop chewing your shirt and running around! Do I need to tell you why?
10. Surrender- Look at that mom in the store who just bought her kid candy! Wasn't he pitching a fit? There's only so much a poor parent can take. Your child occasionally wins!
In the beginning, all parents have good intentions, but children change the game. Each child is different. You won't always win. Parenthood isn't the army. Pick you battles carefully and plan for disaster. Learn to let things go. "Baby, I'm really tired, just go watch TV." Did that really come from ME?
Published by Tammy White
Tammy is a freelance writer from Canada with a degree from U.W.O. She has achieved level eight writing status with AC and three writing stars with Helium. A mom of two, welfare caseworker and house flipper... View profile
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