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Being pregnant for the first time is ultimately the biggest journey of all, with an unknown destination for the mother. When expecting a child, most parents will be inundated with advice<\/a> from many different sources - sometimes, the people around you might have their own ideas on how you should raise the child, and perhaps contribute their unwanted remarks.<\/p>

Wait a few years later, perhaps after a few more pregnancies, and any mother of several children will no doubt have all the experience behind their backs that they need to feel completely confident about raising a child<\/a>. But how do you know if you are undertaking \u201cgood parenting\u201d?<\/p>

Sometimes, mothers will feel like they are not doing enough for their children. This \u201cbad conscience\u201d can cause a lot of stress<\/a> and worry. If you are worrying about what your little one wants when it comes to their parents, don\u2019t worry, we won\u2019t keep you wondering. We asked the kids what they really wanted to do with their parents, and the things that really<\/em> made them happy. Here are their responses.<\/p>

Josephine Larosa<\/em><\/p>

Photos: Getty Images<\/em><\/p>

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