There's no one right way to parent, and there's no magic combination of genders that produces the most well-adjusted child. We all do the best we can at loving our kids and building our families.

I try to do things the right way.

I don't know the right way to retire.

Child-rearing can be a tedious and thankless undertaking.

And really, how insulting is it that to suggest that the best thing women can do is raise other people to do incredible things? I'm betting some of those women would like to do great things of their own.

The best way to find out whether you're on the right path? Stop looking at the path.