Home/Relationships & Family/Parenting insecurities/Thoughtam i the only one who feels like a total failure when they look at their kid...parenting insecuritiesShare this thoughtCopy linkShare on XDownload imageDoes this resonate with you?Share Your OwnBrowse MoreOthers have felt this tooIt's stupid but I couldn't stop looking at the other kids — perfect new clothes, already talking full sentences. …comparison spiralsSometimes you look at your kids now and feel like a CRAPPY person because they don't even know how to boil an egg.parenting insecuritiesbackfires? …parenting insecuritiesAm I the only one who feels like a total piece of trash for being happy their own kid is finally out of the house? …parenting insecuritiesRelated ThemesEmpty Nest VoidFamily obligation guiltHidden relationship doubtsParentificationSecret resentment toward family