Your kid only shares 50% dna from each parent, they are their own person. The only thing that makes them who they become is your culture, but perhaps they do not want to conform to any of your ideals or culture when they become a well-rounded adult. You’re only there to protect them and help them grow up.
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Fully agree but i’m not sure if this is truly unpopular. I understand why you would think so. A lot of people do expect their kids to live up to certain things, because the parents did those things, or they regret not being able to done them, etc. But I don’t think these people make up the majority
I can’t stand when a parent insists their child is a “mini me.”
I agree. I see nothing wrong with trying to guide your kid , but if they aren’t buying what you’re selling, let them be themselves, within reason obviously.
Enmeshment between parent and child is a huge problem in my opinion so I completely agree with this post
I have two boys, 21 and 16. They are not like each other, and neither of them is like me or their mother. I’m so proud of them.
Naw just someone you love unconditionally and put all your time, money, effort, patience Into and instill values, ethics, morals, etc. Of course they can be their own person, but regardless if you’re polar opposites it still is kinda a part of you. Being an extension doesn’t imply a clone.