Do you find parenting a difficult thing ?

I wouldnt say that parenting is necessarily "difficult"...it can be very trying at times and there is a lot of trial and error etc but its the greatest thing in the world..I could give up EVERYTHING ELSE so long as I still had my kids...Yes they can be a pain in the rump (LOL their both teens) but they are the most amazing thing ever to happen in my life. I think the big keys in being a great parent is to NOT follow the masses..do thngs your own way if thats what is goin to work for you and your kids..and more than that COMMUNICATE!! Openly and honestly with your kids AND in turn let them speak freely, openly and honestly....I cna't stand when a parent doesnt believe that hteir child no matter how young or old doesnt have an opinion of their own or doenst allow them to voice their opinion without ridicule etc ya know particularly when the opinion differs from that of the parent...that drives me nuts!

Being a parent is huge but the rewards of life altering. Nothing is more precious than the love of a child. I never regretted for a moment making the changes necessary to be a parent. Some people are thrust into parenthood - they are unprepared and unplanned. But they are often still great parents. Parenthood is difficult, you aren't going to do it right all the time, you are going to second guess everything you do. Then as the child grows and becomes older it gets even harder to try and give them what they need emotionally to grow into good adults. You just try your best and remember you nor the child is perfect. You will both make missteps and errors along the way. But understanding, forgiveness and lots of love will make it alright in the end.

Hello aweins. Although I haven't been on mylot in awhile I saw your discussion and I really wanted to respond to it. I feel like being a parent is more mental if you are not mentaly ready then you should not lay and play. I feel like I had to mature really fast because I was having a baby and I honestly do not have any regrets about what I have chosen to do. Well I am starting to run short on words so until next time aweins the pen is in my hand and it isn't going anywhere good luck.

Parenting is not an easy job. Indeed it is difficult especially if you are a serious mother, a mother who wants to make the best out of her being a mother. Once you gave birth, the responsibility begins. Apart from the physical needs of the child to survive and to live a healthy life, your concern is also how to bring him up as a good person. The entire life and future of your child depends on how you bring him up actually. Parenthood is the noblest occupation and indeed it takes a lot effort.

Yeah, I can't agree with you anymore. If one has not been ready to be a parent mentally first, and physically comes second to him/her, then they may find that there are mang things that haven't prepared for and have to spend much time on dealing with the unpected things. To be a parent, people will have to work hard in order to make a proper surroudings to their kids. They must take the responsibility of facing various troubles and keep their kids away from dangers and help them grow up. At the same time, they will have to weigh up the pros and cons among family, children and careers. Parents may make some mistakes during parenting, but they really should be careful all the time to help their kids grow up with good health.

I love my kid so much, and he's such a good boy, but of course as with everything, sometimes it is difficult. Most often when you have a zillion chores to do and no time to finish them all. But I try to be patient because kids do demand a lot of attention often, and it's my job to give it to him.

I agree with you but the thing is that so many pregnancies are not planned and thought out. Women get pregnant on birth control or are not consistent with birth control and some do get pregnant on purpose in hopes of saving a relationship or oh...so many other reasons. we can't stop that. There are some women that get pregnant and you have to wonder and then they do a turn about and end up being wonderful parents. There is no way to judge ahead of time who will be or not be a good parent.