On Raising a Child

A human has a limited life span. So ideally we are expected to make good choices to benefit our lives. There's no reset button to undo the choices we have made. Thus, we wish we would've taken that choice. Some people keep going on with their life and live with the consequences, but some people express their unfilled dreams and wishes through their children. As if these kids are the younger versions of themselves.

Kids come from their parents, but they and their lives don't belong to the parents. It's a good idea to share one's thoughts about what is ideal for them. But you shouldn't guide them to that ideal. It's for them to decide. One should pursue and live according to their passion. Even though it may not be the best choice according to others.

Parents will say that they don't want their children to make the same mistakes. But, I say, let them learn their lessons. Life without mistakes isn't worth living. How can you taste the sweetness of success if you never taste the bitterness of failure?

I won't have any particular expectation for my kid if I have one. As long as he can be self sufficient and able to feed himself and his loved ones, I'll be just happy at that.