The pursuit of perfection is a race lost from the start. There are no perfect mothers or fathers, nor are there perfect children. However, we often believe that the confirmation of the quality of our parenting lies in the personal achievements of our children. our boysIt's clear that these achievements can help us position ourselves in the eyes of others and also serve as a measure of our own self-reflection. Because we consider it an indicator that we're doing things right, our children's success and social recognition place us on the podium of good parents. But what happens when that public triumph doesn't materialize, when our sons or daughters, no matter how hard they try, don't stand out above average in any area?