How do I know if my kids are going to turn out alright, especially if they know about certain issues I have?
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Updated: Jan 28, 2020
Anonymous
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Mar 8, 2015
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The kids will be fine if they are taken care of and are explained about the issues they know about you!
Easylistener
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Mar 9, 2015
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Working with kids is a daily task, and if your children know that you are human and have issues is a good thing. Revealing your vulnerability gives children permission to be vulnerable too.
Chevy81
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May 19, 2015
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I will never know what the future will be. I just need to doing my best for them and keep on praying for them then I believe that God will do the rest.
tomhardyrockymark99
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Jun 3, 2015
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You'll never know how your kids will turn out. But, if you are giving this a lot of thought and made the effort to ask one of the listeners on 7 cups of tea, then you are a good mother. A good mom would do what you have done. It's okay to worry about these things, but please don't worry about the issues you have. We all have issues. It just matters how we deal with those issues. May your kids turn out to be exactly as you'd hoped. May god bless you and your family. :)
ClaireyMarie
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Jul 21, 2015
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Sometimes the best thing we can do is be real with our children, as long as we aren't asking them to deal with adult issues. We just show them issues that we have, and maybe it will cause them to avoid having these same problems in their future because they get knowledge from us first.
Anonymous
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Sep 8, 2015
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There are never any guarantees. It is amazing how some children who seem to come from "good" homes turn out badly, and vice versa. Of course, we can never know the full story from afar. Parenting is a gamble. It is better if your children do know your issues. Don't play the hypocrite and try to hide who you are from your children. At the same time, know that there is always room for improvement on your part, and everytime you address a character flaw or overcome a negative emotion, it will have an impact on your children for good.
Anonymous
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Dec 1, 2015
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because most kids dont want to be anything like their parents. especially once they get to be like 16 or older.
Mountstuart
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Dec 14, 2015
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Your "issues" are your issues. Discussing them with your children and showing them how you deal with them teaches them how to handle things. It allows them to realize that they can be strong in the face of adversity, that you can overcome difficult situations with work.
Pinkcarpet
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Dec 5, 2017
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You don't, but you can teach them right & wrong, try to lead by example. As parents this is everyone's thoughts & fear, as long as you do your best & love your children limitlessly then you can only hope after that
Caringheart23
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Apr 10, 2018
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That's the thing with kids- we never know how they turn out :) I know it can make you worried or stressed but as a mum all you can do is to love them the best you can and set them a good example. And we all have issues, they'll understand it.
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