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Originally posted by dtb
So you hate them -- and want them to die of horrible disease? Aren't there more appropriate targets for such venom? Really -- chill out, man.
I'm not sure I see what's wrong with this -- I think people want to give their children the best opportunities they can do, and I don't see anything wrong with that. I know there are people who sort of see their children as extensions of themselves and therefore junior's accomplishments become their accomplishments -- and that's sad -- more for the kids than their parents. But the vast majority of parents just want to provide for their kids and want them to be happy because they love them. Simple as that. Most parents really just want their children to feel successful -- whatever that means to their children.
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I think he was hyperbolically saying that many times parents forget the why and only focus on the what. Why do you want them to be successful? For them, or for you? If them, then why?Maybe they'd be much happier as a less successful but more fulfilled person. I'd want my kids to be happy. Screw success. He/she wants to be a musician? Go for it. Success makes people miserable.
