What No one Tells You About Parenting
Whether you're a first-time parent or you're expecting your third child, here are some truths about parenting people barely talk about.
The truth is, there will really be some days when you feel like parenthood is a mistake. Don't feel bad for feeling this way. Anyone who says it is always sunshine and rainbows is either lying or hasn't experienced parenthood at all. Everyone is going through some days wherein they are questioning if they are doing the right thing as a parent and that’s okay.
Here are some cold, hard truths about parenting that we seldom talk about:
You Will Both Question and Appreciate Your Parenting Skills - Raising a child is never easy. It's often one of the most challenging and frustrating things you will ever do, especially because you are learning parenting skills as you go. No one goes into parenting knowing exactly how to handle everything that is thrown at them. Parenthood doesn’t come with a manual that’s suitable for everyone. But the best parents are always looking for ways to improve.
Your Life Changes Completely – Once you become a parent, your number 1 priority becomes all about your child. Your primary focus is their happiness and well-being, which is a good thing! However, your child needs a happy mom and dad, so do not forget about looking after yourself too.
You Will Never Be the Same Person – Parenthood is a roller coaster ride, it changes you, exposes you, rips your heart open and makes your life more profuse than you ever thought possible. It’s hard to go back to your old routine because you now have a child to nourish but it is a change for the better.
You have the biggest impact on your child’s life, the outcome of what they are going to be depends on who you are as a parent. Your habits and traits will be mirrored by your kids, whether good or bad. Your frustrations, impatience, your inability to focus, messiness and your constant procrastination, you will see these things in your kids and it will make you have second thoughts. After a few times of witnessing these bad habits, you will want to become a better person. But remember that it is also the vice versa, they are also a mirror of your good traits.