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1. Too Much Free Time

   I am also a single parent and I don’t know where everyone else in the world is getting there free time to decipher if their neighbor or complete strangers are doing what is best for their children, because I know that I don’t have that kind of time. I strongly believe that if you keep a roof over your child’s head, food in there stomach and love and laughter in their life, then there is no RIGHT way to raise a child. I think, we, as parents makes more mistakes then anyone could ever possibly admit. So, how can we judge the actions of others? Take a step back and imagine you telling your child that they can not have a sleep over until they are 17 years old and someone else crucifying you for what you believe would be the best for your child. Parents, especially mothers, are very protective of the rules and guidelines they set up for their children. Any one who dares tell me how to raise my daughter has been exposed to the wrath of seven angry men. "She is my daughter and my rules are my rules." We all need to realize that we are put on this earth to not be the same mold and agree on every aspect of life, but as individuals who bring wonderful things to this world because of our differences. Put the 15 minutes you had to focus on the article and give your child a hug instead. The reality of life is when you can look at yourself in the mirror and know that you are doing the very best you can and being the best parent you can and your children are loved and cared for. Those are the judgmental eyes that you should keep watch for, not the angry glare of judgmental people who have no right to judge “until you have walked a mile in my shoes."

   6 months, 3 weeks ago In response to America's Worst Mom?

Define what responsibility means to you.