The answer to that question is “of course”.  But do you ever ask yourself if you are a perfect parent?  The answer to that question probably ranges from “could be better” to “not at all” and some may even say “of course”.  Most parents tend to be overly critical of themselves and when it comes to the most difficult job in the world, expectations can sometimes be greater than can be met.   A very high bar is set for parenting and rightly so.  Sometimes the guilt one puts on himself for not living up to his own parenting expectations distracts him from being the kind of parent his child needs.  Kids don’t have expectations – all they want or need are parents who show them love every chance they can.  In their eyes you are perfect.