Abraham Lincoln was not the world's best parent according to Bob Lincoln, but who is? Nobody is perfect not even the sixteenth president. Lincoln adores his two codgers, but they get into their fair share of troubles such as hanging the neighbors dogs or destroying their father's law office. Billie Herndon found his law partner's parenting skills much to be desired.Life in the White House fishbowl didn't improve his parenting skills. Nevertheless, Lincoln wouldn't have changed a thing. How does he stack up as a parent? Gleen ideas from his quirky parenting techniques. Anyone for a haircut? That is one thing a parent should never do to a son's friend's head of hair.