> how might a father know whether they did the best thing?

We probably don't get to know that. I'd say it's worth listening to critics and thinking about whether there's substance to what they said.

I'd also say that you know whether you made an effort to understand your kids as individuals and you know whether you were attempting to help them flourish.

Someone else would have parented differently, but that doesn't mean one approach is better than the other.

Undisciplined

Simple enough. I agree. The tricky part is, different people can see their well being completely differently. So how might a father know whether they did the best thing? If he feels he did the best thing, and others tell him he did not?

DesertDave

alter_native

Parent's Corner - What makes a great father?

I don't see there being a one-size-fits-all model for being a good father. Are you there for your kids when they need you? Do you prioritize their well-being?

If so, you're probably a good father.