“Parents who live through their kids are emotionally damaged”
Agree
- Kids aren't do-over chances
- Creates massive pressure
- Shows unresolved personal issues
- Robs kids of their identity
- Unfair burden on children
Disagree
- Natural to want better for them
- Sharing passions builds bonds
- Guiding isn't controlling
- Experience should inform parenting
- Support isn't living through them
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