Parenting #02

Which parent likes to admit they have weaknesses?

Which parent doesn't want to display the "ideal" role model of being a good citizen and being that successful person in life?

It's okay for them to interrogate you and present all your weaknesses and negative traits but it's not okay for us to point out theirs?

Gary always emphasize to me the importance of "mutual understanding".

Be it pampering you with a silver spoon or giving you an endless period of torment, if there's no mutual understanding, true communication cannot take place.

I read an article quite some time back. It was mentioning about parents who does not have some sort of institute or school to teach them what a standard parent should be. They do not have a manual that falls from the sky which guides them what a parent should do and should not do. But for those who are not believers of Christianity, isn't life's like that?

Individuals learn through experiences and knowledge obtained in life. But every individual have their own unique perspectives and thoughts. What may seem precious and valuable to you might not be the same for the other.

Certain parents ensures that their children takes over their ambition due to the fact that they could not achieve it themselves. But we are exposed to the content of the media that creates an awareness that children shouldn't be chasing your dreams, they should be chasing theirs. Furthermore, they need every aspect of support they can get from the parents - be it emotionally or financially.

Of course, I've heard a fair share of stories and tales from other friends of parents who upset them but they also show their weaknesses and ask their children to forgive and understand them. From what I see, it's an initiative.