If I'm being honest, I haven't met anyone yet whose parents, in some way, haven't messed them up at least a tiny bit. And as much as it sucks, us children are the ones who have to pick up the pieces as we grow into adulthood, and it becomes a responsibility whether or not we pass our parental baggage down to our own children.
Even though it can be extremely difficult to break the cycle, it most certainly can be done. That said, parents, I want to know what you teach or do for your kids that your parents never did for you, or that you wish they did for you.
Maybe your parents never showed up for you, so you make sure you attend all of your kids' events, shows, games, and everything in between. Not only do you show up, but you make sure your kids know you're excited, engaged, and completely supportive.
Maybe your parents never taught you how to properly express emotions because they weren't taught how to themselves, so you try to teach your kids the importance of communicating and creating healthy boundaries.
Maybe you never had home-cooked meals growing up, so you prioritize having family dinners and spending time at the dinner table.
Or maybe you never had the opportunity to really enjoy your childhood, so you try your best to play with your kids and bring them to the park, theme parks, arcades, and other awesome places where they can just enjoy being a kid.
