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Showerthoughts

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When you're a kid, you don't realize you're also watching your mom and dad grow up. (lemmy.world)
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[โ€“] [email protected] 18 points 1 year ago (1 children)

my kids have a pretty good grasp that i'm also just finding my way in the world, and that it's okay.

i feel like, anyone who comes across as though they have it all figured out are likely just unaware that the catalyst that brings it all crashing down is never really THAT far away.

[โ€“] [email protected] 5 points 1 year ago

Yeah, there's a balance of "I'm not perfect, but I will always be here to look out for you" that has to be struck. Too far one way and the moment you break, the kids are gonna be scared and confused at what's happening. And too far the other puts the responsibility on the child to take on a parent role (and believe me when I say that fucks you up)