A Test to Judge How Good Your Parents Were

Key ideas:

• The video explains that having caring and emotionally aware parents is crucial for your emotional and mental health as an adult.

• It offers a way to reflect on how “good” your parents were by asking questions like whether they truly saw the world from your point of view.

• Good parenting isn’t about being perfect — it’s about being consistent, understanding, and emotionally supportive.

Main takeaways:

• A good parent values and understands their child’s feelings instead of only focusing on their own perspective.

• They respond to emotions with empathy and help their children understand what they’re feeling instead of dismissing those emotions.

• They give their children space to grow into their own identities rather than forcing them into fixed roles or expectations.

• Stability and reliability are important — children thrive when they feel safe, cared for, and loved in a predictable environment.

• In the long run, children who feel seen and supported are more likely to become kind, emotionally healthy adults and parents themselves.