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 Our upcoming youngsters seem to be doing a
lot of good work, but a few are quite lax and take their studies
for granted; so much so that they fare quite miserably. Perhaps
that provokes parents sometimes in spite of their deep love
behind their tough front.
Here is an anonymous letter from a parent. At the outset anyone
would brand it as dictator's dictum, but on delving deep you
will find great concern and lots of love behind the tough note.
Dear Child,
As long as you live in this house you will follow the rules.
When you have your own house, you can make your own rules. In
this house we do not have a democracy. I did not campaign to be
your parent. You did not vote for me. We are parent and child by
the grace of God, and I accept that privilege and awesome
responsibility. In accepting it I have an obligation to perform
the role of a parent. I am not your pal. Our ages are too
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We can share many things, but we are not pals. I am
your parent. This is 100 times more than what a pal is. I am also
your friend, but we are on entirely different levels. You will do,
in this house, as I say, and you cannot question me because
whatever I ask you to do is motivated by love. This will be hard
for you to understand until you have a child of your own. Until
then, trust me.
Your Concerned Parents
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