#but shhh...

The monk’s ears slowly wilted at the asked question. Of allthe things that could have been asked, the two had to stroke at one of the soretopics, “Mm, a parent should be… fun, loving, caring and nurturing. A parentshould make a point to make sure their child—or children—know and feel valuedby them. That even during the times they mess up, the choices they make, thatit is all right and that they are still loved. A parent should never belittletheir offspring or toss them to the curb because they are not following thepath that they want them too. It is their life, not yours. As the parent, it isyour duty to help and guide, show them right from wrong, but that does not giveyou the right force them in a certain direction. They are their own person.”

“While a parent should be fun, they also need to be strictand discipline their children if things start to get out of hand. That does notme abuse them, but once in a while a firm talking to does wonders. Do not dwellon the flaws they might have or constantly point them out. They are likely wellaware of it themselves and they do not need you harping on them for it. Praisethem when they do go, even if it is not up to your ‘standards’. The importantthing is that they are trying to do well and are likely trying to do so to maketheir parents happy and proud of them…”