"Good Parents Don't…"

Look-perfect mode

Edited · Watched · Curated

You parent one way at home and another at the playground. The kid clocks both.

What this archetype looks like

You can start parenting for the people watching. The good part is that you want to do it well. The hard part is that editing yourself in public can pull you away from what your child needs in the moment. What helps is asking, "Would I do this the same way if nobody was watching?"

Strengths

Real concern about doing it well
Strong outside standards

Watch-outs

Editing in public = less present in private
Kid feels both versions

What to do with this

Try the People-Pleaser test
Try the Mom/Dad Archetype test

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