It is important to reflect on the way we were parented and decide ahead of time the kind of parent we want to be because our default parenting methods will be imitations of our parents.
Episode 11: Imitating Our Parents
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No one is my superior. No one is my inferior. When everyone is your peer, it opens the opportunity for authentic relationship.
I forced my kid into existence without his consent. He didn’t choose it, and thus he has no positive obligations as it pertains to me. However, as one of the people who brought him into this world, I owe him everything he needs.