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Your Question:
Can I still be a good parent if I'm not okay?
Answer:
Can I still be a good parent if I'm not okay? Being a good parent doesn't mean being perfect. In fact, being a perfect parent can be detrimental to a child's development. Children need to see their parents as imperfect and vulnerable, as it allows them to understand that it's okay to make mistakes. As a pastor, I've seen many parents struggle with the idea of being perfect, but the truth is, it's not about being perfect; it's about being present and showing love and care to our children. As a parent, I've experienced my own share of struggles and imperfections. My son Joshua and daughter Rebecca have seen me at my best and worst, and yet, they still look up to me as a role model. This is because I've been willing to be vulnerable and honest with them, sharing my struggles and weaknesses with them. By doing so, I've shown them that it's okay to not be okay, and that it's okay to ask for help. Being a good parent is not about being okay all the time; it's about being present, showing love, and being willing to learn and grow alongside our children. As long as we're willing to be imperfect and vulnerable, we can still be good parents, even if we're not okay. In fact, it's our imperfections that can make us more relatable and authentic to our children, and help them develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be human. As a parent, I've learned that it's okay to not be okay, and that it's okay to ask for help – and that's a lesson I've passed on to my children as well.
Sources:
proverbs
lindsay wilson
the war on children
john macarthur
raising passionate jesus followers
phil diane comer
god
j i packer knowing
power of a praying parent
stormie omartian
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