While calling a parent “good” or “bad” is judgmental and up for debate depending on who you ask, Newman says to keep in mind that there aren’t any perfect parents.
Because schizophrenia may cause a parent to go through periods of time when they're more present and able to parent and then times where they aren't, Newman says that having a plan in place to care for kids during the “absent” times is in of itself “good” parenting.
Newman adds that with support, parents with schizophrenia can provide for their children by working, as well as teaching and loving them just like parents without mental health conditions.