Parents want the best for their kids. In fact their desire for their child’s happiness can be so strong that they’re willing to make the child absolutely miserable in order to ensure it. A few examples will illustrate:
“My daughter gravitates toward the wrong kinds of kids. She’s begging to go to XYZ high school so she can be with her friends. There’s no way we’re going to send her there! She will go to ABC school with girls who are good for her.”
“My son is weak in learning. We’ve arranged for tutoring every day after school to help bring him along. He complains about it nonstop but he’ll thank us one day.”
“My children are picky eaters but I do not indulge them. I make them eat a balanced dinner no matter what. I don’t care if they gag on it or sit and cry through it. They need to learn to eat a wide range of foods.”
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