It is normal to experience bad days as a parent, and when that happens, parents just need a little encouragement and a reminder that there is no reason to be quitting the whole parenting gig. It is not easy being a parent that some would have a mental breakdown just because they couldn't take the pressure and the stress that can come with it.
The worst part is sometimes you can't even avoid not being a parent, especially when you are in a serious committed relationship or when you're married. A blog post by Central Communications is an eye-opener, especially for the younger generation who think that parenting is not involved. The truth is that it is far from being easy.
It is not surprising anymore if a parent experiences a mental meltdown while at it because it could be too much to handle, especially if he is dealing with more than one children. The finances alone could make one go crazy now that the economy is bad. According to The New York Times, there is one in six adults who are taking psychiatric drugs in America to get by and stay sane from all of the pressure that is around them. Part of that statistics is parents.
This is why you need this encouragement right now. If you are having a hard time and you're thinking of giving up as a parent, you must know that all will be well and this too shall pass. Nothing worth it is made easy. Oprah always says that the path to greatness is never easy and most successful parents have experienced the hard things in life. At the end of the day, it is all about perspective and thinking positive. Being grateful is key.
Try to meditate today to get back into the balance of life and feel better about everything that you have right now, whether it is good or bad. Listen to the meditation music below, and you will see the difference it could give after doing it.
