Not spending enough quality time with your child: Many parents feel regretful for not dedicating enough time to bond and connect with their child. This could be due to work commitments, busy lifestyles, or other distractions. Being too strict or too lenient: Finding the right balance between being authoritative and permissive can be challenging. Parents often regret being too harsh or too permissive in their parenting approach and feel guilty about its impact on their child's development.