“None of us has an obligation to accept the definitions of respect and gratitude our parents espoused, especially when those definitions can be used to guilt-trip us, or when they are being used for...”

“An approach, according to which children should fulfil their parents dreams/ do everything in order to make their parents happy/ provide their parents with a peace of mind, or whatever they want fo...”

“Parents were good to us, gave us a lot, took care for us when we couldnt have taken care for ourselves, wanted the best for us, continue to care about us and our future, but none of it is good enou...”

“We grow up in a belief system according to which children should always make their parents proud and happy (instead of making themselves proud and happy) - and thats unfortunately the belief system...”

“People have a much greater chance of finding something theyll enjoy doing and making those greatest contributions when they trust themselves and are free to make their own life choices (are not mar...”

“Its a mistake to believe that they (parents) are responsible for their childrens best future. This responsibility is on their children, and thats the message they should be conveying to their child...”

“People have a much greater chance of finding something theyll enjoy doing and making those greatest contributions when they trust themselves and are free to make their own life choices (are not mar...”

“Pushing them (children) into a career that is practical/ safe/ prestigious/ well-paying doesnt count as help. Its how parents satisfy their own needs.”

“The time to build your future is in your teenage years and your 20s, but equally, in your 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s and beyond.”

“An approach, according to which children should fulfil their parents dreams/ do everything in order to make their parents happy/ provide their parents with a peace of mind, or whatever they want fo...”

“We grow up in a belief system according to which children should always make their parents proud and happy (instead of making themselves proud and happy) - and thats unfortunately the belief system...”

“Its a mistake to believe that they (parents) are responsible for their childrens best future. This responsibility is on their children, and thats the message they should be conveying to their child...”

“Once more September marveled that even the Dodo knew what she wanted to be when she was grown. She simply could not think what she herself might do. September expected that destinies, which is how ...”

“You know, you spend your childhood watching TV, assuming that at some point in the future everything you see will one day happen to you: that you too will win a Formula One race, hop a train, foil ...”

“I don't remember deciding to become a writer. You decide to become a dentist or a postman. For me, writing is like being gay. You finally admit that this is who you are, you come out and hope that ...”