who knew parenting was hard...everyone. You and Dick knew it well, but that didn't make being a parent any less rewarding. It was a long night. Dick was out on patrol and you had an argument with your teenage daughter. She went to stay the night at her best friends house, which left you crying in an empty house. You had always promised yourself you'd be a better parent than your own. But couldn't help but feel guilty, as if you were failing.