I’d give this one a huge yes. I never would have bought the ‘my childhood messed me up’ line, but I’m coming to see how it some childhood circumstances can definitely influence a person through their whole life without them even realizing it, at least until they realize it and do something about it. But if we’re being respectful of our kids physical, emotional, and spiritual needs — if we’re allowing our children to help us become better people, it’s not a problem even if we do make mistakes.