The worst thing in life is having parents that always stand against you and never with you. They discourage you, instill fear in you, hold you back, push you down and never encourage you to fly forward. When I have kids, they'll already be born with propellers with added wings. Even if one tells me they want to go learn how to ride lions in Africa, if their heart is driving that desire, I'd say "DO IT".If we throw blankets over our children's dreams, we darken their world and extinguish their desire to live. I'd rather my kid die with a wild fire in his/her heart than with a malfunctioning or drained out fuse. Always allow your kids to keep humming with dreams and ideas that fuel their passions. Never tell them something is impossible. If you have a really strong determined kid, they'll go out there killing themselves trying to do the unachievable just to prove you wrong. And if you have a weak kid, they'll give up on life and settle for bagging Cokes and potato chips at your local grocery store. Suzy Kassem
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Parents can be a blessing or a curse. Some have their children’s best interest at heart, while others are simply too busy doing everything for their kids. When you have parents who stand against you, they are holding you back. Parents need to support their children's dreams and passions, not discourage them or otherwise use them for their own personal gain.

If your child wants to go to Africa to ride lions, don't stop her. If she wants to go study medicine, encourage her to pursue her dreams. Don't tell her it's impossible if she does not listen to you.

Most importantly, don't make her settle for bagging Cokes and potato chips in life instead of trying to do something she truly loves and is passionate about.

Source: Rise Up And Salute The Sun: The Writings Of Suzy Kassem

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