This past week we talked about parenting.  I went home for the Fourth of July and mentioned that we were learning about this topic in class.  My mom responded to my comments by saying that my parents have done the best they can.  Looking back on that conversation reminds me that we can't expect any parents to be perfect.  I attended an NBC basketball camp one year and the founder, Fred Crowell, told us of his rough family life growing up.  He said that the important thing as parents is to be better than your parents were.  He also told us that if we had good parents, our jobs would be harder because we were blessed with amazing parents and had to step up even higher.  I will have a hard job because I was blessed with wonderful parents.  Another thing I think is important to note about parenting is that parents don't have to parent alone.  If they are living their lives correctly, they can receive inspiration from heaven on how to take care of their families and children.  I know that my mom seems to get inspiration when she needs it, such as when it is important to take one of my siblings or I to the doctor or when she should just wait.