There are so many parents who see their kids as extensions of themselves. They think that their kids’ lives exist to be moved around, manipulated, and planned solely by their parents because their parents gave them the gift of life. While many parents deserve gratitude for the sacrifices they’ve made for their kids, they are not entitled to it, and that can be difficult for parents and kids alike to learn.
I’m so grateful that my parents haven’t told me what to do since I was 18. I’m thankful for everything they’ve done for me, but if they told me who I had to marry or what industry I had to work in, I would refuse point blank. Well, maybe I think I would refuse, but if you actually grow up in a culture where parental approval is more important than anything, going against your mom and dad is easier said than done.
