They are vulnerable to losing sight of themselves by working hard to live up to the expectations of parents they love. Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle. Philo Snap judgements are easy to make about parents who are struggling to raise their children. What we all need, though, is more understanding and kindness and less criticism. Each of us at some point in time will make mistakes under stress.
Parents do that too.
Standing back up, facing a problem, and making changes in one's life is difficult at any time. No one is lifted up by the discouraging stares of a critical audience. All rights reserved.