Unconditional Love?
roadrunner
Registrant
I have watched this thread with a lot of interest, and Andrew and SAR's posts tempt me to comment in support.
I would also consider my love for my children to be unconditional, but that means that I don't take the easy way out when trouble arises or let them do that either. That course of action gives them false ideas about how they will have to function in the adult world, and at the end of the day it's irresponsible on the part of the parent.
Unconditional love for a child means doing what you know is right even when the immediate result will be a shitstorm and a bitterly disappointed child. Compassion and caring have to include an appreciation for the need to teach lessons about that uncomfortable area called "consequences".
Much love,
Larry
I would also consider my love for my children to be unconditional, but that means that I don't take the easy way out when trouble arises or let them do that either. That course of action gives them false ideas about how they will have to function in the adult world, and at the end of the day it's irresponsible on the part of the parent.
Unconditional love for a child means doing what you know is right even when the immediate result will be a shitstorm and a bitterly disappointed child. Compassion and caring have to include an appreciation for the need to teach lessons about that uncomfortable area called "consequences".
Much love,
Larry