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If you think that’s bad, just envision all the physiological and existential issues you’re instilling in them! ( /s!)
On a serious note I have thought the same thoughts after my interactions with my children.
In my opinion, the biggest indicators of a good parent to me are: to be present, to always act in your child’s best interests, to always enable your child’s curiosity and wonder, and to know the difference and when to be a parent and when to be a friend them. None are easy.
I only know you from this post, but if you’re self-aware enough to worry about if you’re supporting your child (or any child, for that matter) and consciously reviewing your decisions to learn how to be better, you’re probably a pretty good parent.
You got this!
Good luck, friend.