Are you a bad parent because you once lost your child in the shopping mall? Or are you a bad parent for letting your child skip school because she was at a party the night before? How about for not putting your son in a child car seat?
These are very real scenarios. We are familiar with them because they don't just happen to “someone else” or some “terrible” parent we hear about; these scenarios happen to every day parents trying to do their best for their children.
Jamilah Samian, certified professional trainer and author of Cool Mum Super Dad and Cool Boys Super Sons, says not only are these scenarios common but they are forgiveable.
“In fact, to be honest, I’ve 'committed' all of those during the more than 25 years I have been a parent!” admits Jamilah.
“I did lose my child in the shopping mall! I'm not proud of it but it happens to the best of parents and the worst of parents – it can happen to anybody.
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