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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I roll my eyes almost every time someone says they are proud of their kid because it's usually not something worth being proud of. You're proud your kid got married? Really? Pretty much anyone can do that. You're proud that your kid had a baby? Again, even the most basic lifeforms can reproduce. I have used the word to my own kids, never in a social media post, when they have worked really hard at something, regardless of the outcome. I was proud of one of my daughters for doing her best at an athletic competition even though she didn't win - I wasn't proud because of how she placed, I was proud because she did her best. In general though I think the word is way overused.[/quote]

I don't view having a kid as some unique accomplishment, but I often think it would be nice if either of my parents ever expressed pride that I am a good mom or even that I persevere at it through all the challenges. Everyone needs encouragement.

I tell my kids I'm proud of them for working hard. But I also tell them that I'm proud of them for things that aren't necessarily hard for them but are still worthwhile. I tell them I'm proud of them for being kind to their friends, for treating each other well, for finding humor in life every day. And I mean it. And if they get married or have kids, I'll be proud of that too. Not because I think of it as an accomplishment, but because it brings me a lot of joy to see them making choices that make them happy, and taking on responsibilities with a sense of purpose and joy.[/quote]

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