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> I know people who say to their kids that they've got it easy. I'm telling the kids that I know that they've got it hard. You might be right, but that advice
by ekanes 12y ago
> I know people who say to their kids that they've got it easy. I'm telling the kids that I know that they've got it hard.
You might be right, but that advice may not be helpful or actionable. It might be better to say their world is different, but there are all kinds of opportunities in it. In almost any situation in life (work, marriage, prison, anything) it's almost NEVER the right influence/move to remove or reduce hope.
- ChuckFrank 12y agoYour point is well taken. I think the important thing is to readjust expectations to a more likely/reasonable outcome. Aiming for the stars is great, but crashing to the ground, which is the likely outcome, isn't. Instead, aiming for the moon and hitting it is pretty awesome considering. I hope I don't remove or reduce hope, but instead adjust their sights better - with actionable advice.