The Child Behind the Marks
When Does Encouragement Become Pressure? People are often forced by others to follow certain rituals or traditions, or they are sometimes given false hope that makes them believe they have no choice but to follow what others expect from them. In the same way, we can see a similar kind of pressure within families today. Parents often forget to ask their children a simple question: “Are you really doing okay?” Parents will definitely worry about their children's future. They want their children to have a bright and successful life, and they want them to achieve things that perhaps they could not achieve themselves. There is nothing wrong with wanting the best for your child. But sometimes, while trying to build their child's future, parents forget to understand what their child is actually going through in the present. They may tell their children, “Make your own life. Learn from your experiences. Take good advice and become successful.” But at th...