[DapperButch]

I don't have any children. My partner has a son, but I did not come into his life until he was 15 years old and although he sees me as a "parental figure", since I came so late into the game (and have only been in his life for a couple of years), I am not regarded as his parent, per se.

My guess, is that even with all my education in human development and psychological theory, I would not parent as well as my parents did. They were just too good at parenting, too giving. Doubt I could match it.

If I had a child I would replicate the setting of limits, setting of boundaries, and emotional support I received as a child.

The only thing that I can think of to change, is that I would expect the child to pay towards their college education, even if I was able to afford to pay all of it. I see it as a character building sort of thing and their having an investment in their education.