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Okay, so when it comes to your kids in the overall scheme of things, as they develop their personalities over time, it is you. It's mostly you. Their habits, responses and actions will take flight from the base of your example, barring extenuating circumstances. As a parent, it's your job to ensure that your kids are equipped to handle the problems of the world around them in as healthy a way as possible. This is no small task. No pressure.
That being said, their day-to-day shenanigans are not always your fault, so stop beating yourself up. Continue with an even hand at the tiller and as much compassion and consistency as you can muster through both the good and bad times, but don't think you've failed if your kids don't respond accordingly. If they're my kids' age, it's par for the course, and it's not your fault. Okay, okay, maybe that's just what I'm telling myself.
Anyway, this comes from watching my twins on the daily and constantly feeling like I'm letting them down, like I'm not engaging them enough, like they're usually upset because I'm doing something wrong. Like I'm raising hellions, and they deserve better.
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