Responses on: "Do you really believe there is such a thing as a "perfect childhood"?"

Informant #159418: No, it is imposible for anything to be perfect. Since everything is different to everyone there isn't even a way to define perfect.

Informant #159512: Yes and No. I think I had as close to a perfect childhood as one can get. I am so fortunate for that. But no matter what type of life you had - there are always things that could have been done better, things you wish would not have happened, etc.... We are human and as parents - we make mistakes- there is no manual, just our judgment and sometimes we are wrong.

Informant #159528: I'm not sure these days...

Informant #159543: I don't believe there is a standardized definition of perfection. So, no.

Informant #159553: No because people arent perfect.there is gonna be ups and downs. I believe people can become adults and conclude that for the most part they had a "happy childhood."

Informant #159590: That is a absolute NO. We all have issues, no one is perfect, no parent is perfect. We all just do our best, and hope for the best.

Informant #159837: no, mine wasn't perfect by any means just you realize when you are older things can always be worse and some families have it way worse.

Informant #159942: No, everyone has their problems, but that is what makes you, you