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They have their lives, I have mine. Sometimes you don't understand each other's behavior, but at some point in life everyone has to know for themselves what is
by Borrible 5y ago
They have their lives, I have mine.
Sometimes you don't understand each other's behavior, but at some point in life everyone has to know for themselves what is right and wrong for them.
We have never tried to impose our different views of the world on each other.
As a father, I have made it clear to my children that at some point they are responsible for themselves and of course they will get support if they get into trouble, but not for every mischief they get into.
They know I have had to learn my lessons in life the hard way and place a high value on freedom and self-sufficiency, and am willing to pay the price.
Just like my parents, I don't need power plays out of character mediocrity to bolster a weak ego.
- samh748 5y agoTotally agree with not imposing our own views on others. > As a father, I have made it clear to my children that at some point they are responsible for themselves and of course they will get support if they get into trouble, but not for every mischief they get into. Maybe you already know this, but I also have to point out, with regards to our children, sometimes they really do need our guidance. Not the controlling/imposing type of "guidance", but the gentle, open type of encouragement. Especially as fathers, our love can often be detached, and some children will feel unsupported because of this. (Not sure if this is you, but your comment sounded kinda serious, hence my point.) It's one thing to teach them our values (which is another way of imposing our worldview, to be honest), it's another to give them the love they need. :)