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[quote=Anonymous]I very routinely say to people that my main goals in parenting are to create law-abiding, self-supporting, kind citizens.  Period.

I mean it.

I also, of course, hope they discover a passion for something they are good at and can earn a living doing, that they do well enough in school to have options opened to them, that they rich friendships, true love (eventually) and a wonderful, rich, joyous, productive, long life.

My kids are bright and funny and may have incredibly accomplished futures.  They might also hit horrific road blocks or experience tragedy.  I don't really know.

I do know that I don't need to crow about my child's accomplishments or trot performance markers out for anyone else.  Nor do I ever want anyone else who might be in a tougher stage of parenting that I'm lucky enough to be having this year to feel badly as a result of something I proudly trumpet.

Healthy, kind, self-sustainging, stable adults - if I get my kids there that will genuinely be a home run in my book.
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