Worst Parenting Mistakes I Have Ever Made

Us parents know raising our children is a full time responsibility. It is more then just caring for their basic needs, but also teaching them so many things, such as manors, morals, and a good self-esteem. To prepare them for the day when they will reach adulthood. Now, as a parent, I have made mistakes. These mistakes feel so small and insignificant, but to tell you the truth, it is more in the long run! Here are the three biggest mistakes I feel I have made as a parent and how I have learned what can come from it and how to change things.

Follow Through. I feel one of my worst mistakes is not following through with everything. I am actually more of the push over parent. I tend to let little issues slide or just not following through with discipline. It may be out of laziness, but I feel that I the issue isn't as important as making a big deal over. Though, I have learned my lesson! Children, especially my younger ones, take that and tend to think they don't have to listen the next time. What have I learned? To follow through!

Not Feeling Like Doing Something. Sometimes I feel I disappoint my kids. They can miss things because I don't feel like doing it. Such as, a friends birthday party, or going to see a movie they want. Usually I am up for things, but sometimes I don't want to. What have I learned from this? It is VERY important to do those small things your children want. So, now I set everything I can aside to make time for those things they want to do! It really helps them to see I do care about what they like and they can feel confident knowing I am there to support anything.

Not Setting a Good Example. Now, this one is very important. I have learned to watch what I do and say. I have felt a bit guilty telling my kids they need to keep their rooms clean, yet what do I do? My room is messier then theirs. I now realize the importance of setting the example that I want my kids to follow. Children tend to see it in a different light. If mom and dads' rooms a mess, then why do I have to keep mine clean? So, I have definitely learned that even small requests should be set by a good example from me as a parent.

Not all can relate, though some may. These are my three top mistakes when it has come to parenting. I feel great learning from them and sharing them. You learn so much from your children and being a parent. It molds you into a great person!