This has always been a problem with our son. One that we didn't push at the time (we honestly didn't think it was a problem), but now that he is facing difficulties, the whole "I'm not perfect, like I thought I was" is catching up with him.
He is handling it all pretty well, I just wanted to point out to others, that even if your child is "above average", and you are soooooooooooooo proud of them, there is another side to the coin.
I also feel sorry for people that forgo children. God only blessed us with one (we would have had a football team's worth if we could). But that one that God did give us turned out pretty damn good (just not as perfect as he assumed he was HA HA).
LOL they are a blessing indeed!
It’s funny (we have 3) how different they all are. I know so many things now I would have done differently. But you know, you can second guess yourself forever. Mine are great guys. So, I guess even the mistakes I made turned out ok.
Oh, and may God bless you with lots and lots of grandkids. I hear they are even better. :)