5 Ways Being A Bad Mom Can Make You A Great Mom

We have all seen it, the judging that goes on with various types of moms. The diet mom hating on the all-time cheese mom and the crafty mom hating on the old school mom. There is really no perfect mom out there. So here’s how to turn that motherly habit that people think to be bad to a great one.

1. Your house is not spotless: consistently ignoring the dishes and kids might not be the best habit, but ignoring the dishes for your kids is a great mom quality. Having a clean house and sanitary home is an important part of raising kids, but having an immaculate home at the expense of fostering relationships with your children is a sure way to feel regret, once your home isn’t full of giggles and handprints anymore. Leave picking up the toys and mopping to do assignments with your primary 3 son/daughter.

2. Let your kids choose their own clothes: this does not mean you’ll let them dress anyhow, let them select from appropriate collections of clothes. Something socially acceptable and fit for the weather.

3. You get frustrated with them: don’t make this an everyday routine. Let them know when they are wrong and correct them accordingly. Even the most collected mom out there will lose it once in a while. So yell sometimes but not for too long.

4. Cry in front of them: let them know you have real feelings just like them. This won’t make you a cry mom. It’s ok for them to see you cry, but be careful you are not blubbering around them all the time and don’t pour your burdens on their sweet spirits.

5. Don’t force them to hug or kiss anyone they are not comfortable with; including relative and close friends. Yes we know aunty has seen your child for over two years and wants to give him/her a snuggle, when your child hides behind you or holds your legs don’t push him/her away. Don’t force it. Don’t command your child to give aunty a smooch. If your child is uncomfortable with this request explain to aunty that maybe after some time together, your child would come around.

So next time you see a mom frustrated with her child in public, or with a sink full of dirty dishes don’t judge her. Instead, remember that she is doing the best she can and that even in her bad mom moments, she is accomplishing something great.