I hear people say they weren’t sure if they would be a good parent before they had children. Or, some people feel they wouldn’t be a good parent and never have children. Maybe some people feel sure they would be great parents.

The first time someone said to me they thought I would be a great parent it took me off guard as an odd comment.

When I was younger I didn’t think in terms of great parents or bad parents (assuming there was no abuse) parenting seemed like something you just do and no one is perfect at it.