I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and...(10 words or less)

[rnra]

A few friends and I were discussing being a mother this evening.  What would you consider to be the pinnacle of your success as a mother?  Phrased differently, if X happens, then you will feel like you've done a good job.

Finish the sentence:  I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and...(10 words or less)

Answers from those in the conversation:  

I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and choose careers/life paths that bring them personal happiness.

I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and remain dedicated to our religion.

I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and become parents themselves.

I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and know how to find joy.

I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and become contributing members of a community.

[Angelorum]

...if my children grow up and have healthy relationships with the people around them.
 

[Storm Bride]

I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and have integrity, treat others with respect and are happy.

[Jodie]

I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and are responsible, kind, free thinking individuals, who follow their bliss.

[MrsKoehn]

I'd consider myself a successful mother if my children grow up and... become the people they were created to be.
 

[Jen Muise]

have the tools and knowledge to be their best self.

[willfulmama]

... are happy and kind.

[transylvania_mom]

...have a good education
 

[swd12422]

...treat others respectfully and are self-sufficient.

[*bejeweled*]

...have a strong spiritual foundation
...have a strong sense of self
...have empathy for others
...have the knowledge that they can be/do anything they set their hearts on

[sosurreal09]

...empathetic, loving, secure, and happy individuals not afraid to pursue anything.
 

[fairejour]

if she is truly happy.

[Alasen]

... are wise enough to do what makes them happy.

... are skeptical enough to not be taken in.

... are open enough to let the good ones in.

... outgrow this phase of wanting to wear bathing suits 24/7.

[A&A]

I'll quote Anna Quindlen on this one:

"I'd be the most content if my children grew up to be the type of people who think decorating a house consists mainly of building enough bookshelves."

[Dar]

... is doing things she finds personally meaningful and has relationships with people she values and enjoys.

[earthgirl]

habitually treat others with kindness, compassion and respect.

[CI Mama]

...if she is resilient, open-minded, and compassionate towards herself and others.

I found this remarkably hard to do! Most days I have no idea what constitutes success as a parent...

[peaceful_mama]

I'd be happy if my children grow up and.....are respectful, respected, and happy.

have good relationships with each other and us.

[LitMom]

If my children grow up to be happy, loving and wise parents who strive for social justice.

[chiefmir]

... are deeply connected to fulfilling people, passions and careers.

a more "jokey" one I heard lately....

"I'll consider myself a sucessful parent if my kids can afford their own therapy to complain about all the ways we screwed them up!"