All this debate on what makes a good parent and what doesn't.. Meanwhile there are kids in less developed countries that literally raise themselves on the streets from the age of 3. If your child has a roof over its head, food to eat, and a mother who loves him/her they are more blessed than about 50% of children on this planet. Never feel like less of a parent because of what you don't have as long as you give your baby what it needs and plenty of love and support. All of us mommies are just trying to give our children the best life that we can.