Why do we give birth?
Most common answers are: Because our parents are so in love, or to carry on one's ancestral's line.
It could also be accidental.
Or to get that extra cash you need to get you through a few months.
Many reasons.
But that's not the point.
To raise a kid, definitely takes alot of time.
Every parent has their own way of taking care of their own kids, their own principles to abide to.
But as time goes by, will your child become someone you want them to be?
I mean, are you supposed to guide them or to control them?
Just because they say no, does that mean they are in the wrong and you'll have to punish them?
I don't know.
Teaching them morals, manners, education, etc. is definitely a must,
but at some point of time, I wonder, if I ever became a parent, would I mould my kids to be like myself?
To let them share the same views and perspectives as me?
Just because I don't like a particular thing or views, I'd force them to not like it too?
When I'm lazy or busy, I'd ask my kids to do all the job for me while I cut some slack, and
if they wouldn't do it I'll punish them?
This is such a huge and sensitive topic.
I still haven't figure it out yet.
But I think one thing that parents should do is,
since you've chosen to conceive, you'll have to protect and care for your kids.
You should step up against one if you know your kids are suffering.
That's the most basic thing you should do.