By: Natasha Archary

Ask any parent and they will admit that their kids show them flames more often than not.
Parenting is challenging, especially when the young humans you have to care for and raise are challenging you.
“Do as I say not as I do!” This is a line most parents have used on their children to keep them on the straight and narrow.
However, after listening to the Drive Moment on Drive 959, it’s clear there are some things that listeners regret saying or doing in front of their kids.
From telling a little white lie to making a promise under duress just to get 5-minutes of quietness so you can take a phone call, parents share their parenting regrets.
Whether it’s regretting handing over a smart device to your kids, or introducing your new love to your children, parenting is not an easy journey to navigate.
Why do parents beat themselves up about their parenting fails and shortfalls? Many listeners admitted that they are just winging this parenting thing and often over-compensate because of “guilt.“
We are so afraid of being judged by our kids so we give in and say yes to them instead of facing their disappointed little faces.



