Being a (good) parent is the toughest job in the world. Certain mistakes or even mere inadequacies have huge repercussions on our children.
I have seen the effects of my own weaknesses and errors of judgment on my children's emotions and behaviour. So the saying "What goes around comes around" is completely true, because my strengths are also reflected in them.
I see the hurt in the young ones' eyes from past mistakes of parents. It is impossible to undo the past, and it is futile to keep blaming ourselves. All we as parents can do is to make conscious efforts to prevent repeats of our mistakes. In order for our children to thrive and grow, we have the huge obligation of creating and maintaining the right environment.
Maybe like what I always preach to them, the best part about living is, as long as we have time and presence of mind, we always have a chance to better ourselves and things around us. To be thankful for what we have will bring greater happiness. Isn't that what life is all about? The search for happiness.
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