Since you haven’t been a parent, as I am, then you couldn’t possibly comment. I at least have experience in the area of raising 2 sons and a daughter. When mine were “troubled” I took them to counseling. I prayed a LOT that I was intervening when it was right to do so. We had limits on acceptable behavior. I knew my kids, their friends, and the parents of the other kids.
My oldest, now 36, gave me a hard time when he was a teenager and young adult. We took him to a therapist, and that helped immensely. We were (and are) opposed to the mind-altering drugs that are so often used. Instead we worked on coping techniques for anxiety, and other behavioral therapies. This son is now in great mental shape. Naturally, a great woman came along. It’s amazing what the right girl can do for a young man’s confidence.
I felt like I had a duty as a mom to be involved in my kids lives. Not a helicopter parent, but interested in them and their friends. My husband coached, and I was a Girl Scout leader. We also volunteered our time at church, and their schools. Many, many of our kids’ friends have told them (and us) what great loving and supportive parents we are. They have thanked us for helping guide them as well as our own.
But I guess according to a single person, none of that means a damn thing. I’m just some stupid person on the internet who thinks I might’ve handled this kid differently.
Parenting is a tough job. Been there, done that. I think I did ok. All 3 are responsible, productive citizens. I’m proud of them and I’m proud of my husband and myself. We’re not perfect, but we are pretty stable. We got through a lot of the curveballs life has thrown at us. I thank God for helping us every day.
Yes I can because my opinion is just as relevant as yours is.
With that being said, I've finally met the perfect parent who has raise perfect children. Kudos to you......LOL!