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I feel like you do, that it feels like it is absolute even if it is not really.

posted by FormerStudentIntern on January 14, 2015 at 10:33 AM | link to this | reply

I made a vow that if I ever had children, I would do everything different

from the way she had done. Mainly, I wouldn't scream at my kids. Unfortunately, there's the influence of nature and the imprint of nurture, and there were times screaming fits were the only option.  (they have forgiven me)

posted by Pat_B on January 14, 2015 at 8:08 AM | link to this | reply

It is fairly easy to "see" what other parents are doing all wrong with their children.  We are a little more short-sighted when it comes to our own because we are emotionally involved.  It is much easier to realize, when it is too late, what we might have done differently.

posted by TAPS. on January 13, 2015 at 11:42 PM | link to this | reply

My parents were strict but full of love and I had a pretty special childhood....I did my best with my kids...one loves me a lot ...the other remembers every mistake I ever made or didn't make (meaning he's aquired memories that never happened). it's all too hard, but I would still do it again.

posted by Kabu on January 13, 2015 at 2:33 PM | link to this | reply

I think this is very wise, Ciel.

posted by lovelyladymonk on January 13, 2015 at 2:24 PM | link to this | reply