Are you good at it?

running and parenting
When someone asks me about parenting: 'Are you good at it?' it takes me a moment to find an answer. Because ám I good at it? I'm not really sure.

My kids seem to be nice people. So I suppose that's in my favor! But I do struggle as a parent. And I often find myself thinking:

'I hope I'm doing it right!'

Are you good at… running?


But when someone asks me the same question about running, I find the answer comes easier. 'Yes!' I'll say.

'I'm not very fast, but I do run every day!'

The difference between running and parenting


I suppose that's the difference between running and parenting. When it comes to running you're doing well just by doing it. Like the Nike slogan says.

But when it comes to parenting, doing it is only part of it. You'll only know for sure you did a good job, when your kids turn out to be pleasant and useful citizens.

Until then, just keep running.

4 comments

Aileen Stewart said...

So true. All we can do is work at it and hope for the best :0) But I am hopeful that my daughter is turning out well.

Karen Dennis said...

I like to think that I was good at parenting as I also registered as a child minder #trafficjamweekend@_karendennis

Dr. Elise Ho said...

Fun post and I agree...the running question is an easy answer. Nope.

Helene said...

Oh running and parenting have much in common. Diligence, discipline, love...

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