Bad habits don't mean you're a bad parent

This story is part of Amy Bell’s Parental Guidance column, which airs on CBC Radio One’s The Early Edition.

I’m a big fan of the “do as I say, not as I do” school of parenting.

But as my kids have gotten older, I’ve found myself in that awkward position of being caught and questioned about something I wouldn’t let them get away with.

No, I’m not out here committing crime — but yes, sometimes I’m on my phone instead of listening to their story. Or maybe I’m eating potato chips and having a glass of wine instead of confronting an issue head on.

But parents aren’t superheroes, they’re just people. How can parents explain that when

→ Continue reading at CBC News

Related articles

Comments

Share article

Latest articles