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A common mistake that many parents make is to give up on their own education and talents for the sake of their children.
No child wants the pleasure of having to perform for their parents because they made it in the latter half of life.
But also, you will never be able to teach self-discipline, self-reflection and self-confidence unless you are going through the same journey yourself at the same time.
When you keep your standards to yourself high, your idea of teaching your kids is one of the most important lessons in how to uphold standards and respect boundaries.