We are "raising" our children. What are we raising them to? Do we let them be what they are and who they are?
Of course we are responsible for them. We have to teach them politeness and manners. We need to be responsible adults, but what does this mean?
For example, I don't think it's responsible to push a girl into being a lawyer if she's got her heart set on being a carpenter. It is NOT healthy for a young boy to join the football-team if he is determined and passionate about painting and drawing.
It is NOT our children's job fulfilling OUR dreams!!
Please! Never use the words irresponsible or stupid towards your child. Never frown at their interests or friends. Never laugh at their ideas and thoughts.
You are stealing their potentials, they forget who they are! Please let us all try to respect the fact that every child in this world is an unique being, an independent soul on its own, individual journey in this world.
We are so lucky to have them with us for a while. Remember they don't come FROM us but THROUGH us, so let us try to be worthy of their trust.
