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paulmh · 06-03-2009, 10:25 AM

My kids are ten and eleven - I got sober when they were four and five. I'm mindful that they are still the children of an alcoholic, drunk or sober.

I know this is a terrifically general question, but what would you have liked your parents to have done differently? I'd like to be a better parent to my kids, but sometimes, like anyone I suppose, I feel too close to be able to see what's going on. Some principles to be borne in mind would be gratefully received!

I posted this in ACoA too..

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paulmh Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,373	Any advice for a recovering alcoholic and parent? My kids are ten and eleven - I got sober when they were four and five. I'm mindful that they are still the children of an alcoholic, drunk or sober. I know this is a terrifically general question, but what would you have liked your parents to have done differently? I'd like to be a better parent to my kids, but sometimes, like anyone I suppose, I feel too close to be able to see what's going on. Some principles to be borne in mind would be gratefully received! I posted this in ACoA too.. __________________ It all works. It IS simple Miss C Give up hope of a better past.