The Moments You Realize You’re Just as Guilty as the Kids You’re Correcting

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Let’s face it—parenting can be a full-time job, and like many moms, I often find myself scolding my children for their usual antics. But recently, I had a lightbulb moment: much of what I criticize them for, I’m just as guilty of myself. Talk about hypocrisy! Here are some eye-opening examples:

1. Bedtime Battles
   My kids are pros at stalling bedtime. We had a golden period when the oldest went to bed at 7 p.m. and fell asleep quickly. Those days are long gone. My youngest two routinely stay up an hour past their bedtime, even if they’re tucked in. And I can’t throw stones. Every morning, I vow to hit the hay earlier, yet by 9:30 p.m., I’m still wide awake, telling myself, “I should really sleep now…” but I end up pushing it to 11:00 or later. My bedtime self-discipline is as nonexistent as my ability to resist a chocolate bar.
2. Dessert Before Dinner
   I often tell my kids, “No cookies before dinner!” Then I sneak into the kitchen for a handful of chocolate chips. I’m the reigning champion of dessert before dinner—or lunch, or even breakfast. After all, I’m an adult; I can indulge when I want!
3. Lost Shoes
   I love to joke about my kids’ struggles to find their shoes, but let’s be real—I’m constantly misplacing mine too. Whether it’s kicking them off in the living room or forgetting where I set them down, I’m just as bad. At least I don’t stand there crying when I can’t locate them… so maybe I’m a tiny bit better?
4. Paperwork Mayhem
   It’s a classic scenario, right? The kid digging through a backpack for a wrinkled form that’s due today. But I can’t throw stones here either—I regularly end up with crumpled or stained forms before they even reach the envelope. And that’s if I remember to send them at all!
5. Complaining About Chores
   My kids’ whines about household chores drive me up the wall. “Why do I have to clean my room?” or “It’s not my turn to take out the trash!” I roll my eyes and tell them to toughen up. But guess what? I’m not above whining myself when it comes to laundry or dusty shelves. “Do we really have this much laundry again?” Yep, I’m just as much of a complainer.
6. Screen Time Struggles
   I admit it—I’m awful when it comes to screen time. Sure, I need my computer for work and have to check my phone for emails, but I find myself falling into the abyss of social media and endless videos. I constantly limit my kids’ screen time while I’m binging on my own. Maybe I should cut them some slack, considering that “I learned it by watching you!” feeling is probably creeping up on them.

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In summary, it’s easy to hold our kids to a standard we’re not meeting ourselves. Recognizing our own shortcomings can foster empathy and create a more understanding family environment.