I think if you're scared of failing, it can mean that you're actually scared of succeeding.

I have written about this a year or more ago. I think it is also why many choose the middle path.

I guess you do have job security as parent.
Bit of a bugger though, if you do crap job - there's no one there to tell you, and it's too late if you ever come to that realization...

Ever met a person who had no complaints about their parents? It is a no win battle I'd say.

It must be a fantastic payoff if you do a good job though!!!
(an organic pension scheme!...lol)

These days with the way society works, old age will be spent alone with a care robot.