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<blockquote data-quote="DarkwingPsyduck" data-source="post: 688071" data-attributes="member: 20267"><p>Well, I dunno about all of that. It makes sense to me, in a way. I think I agree with your overall assessment, though I think you made it sound a bit worse than it really is. As a parent, it is your duty to raise your child in the best manner possible, and to provide them the most opportunities possible. I think this is completely selfless. Like it is hardwired for most people. So, you feel good when you do just that. That doesn't mean that you did it TO feel good, just that it does make you feel good. See what I mean?</p><p></p><p>No, you don't need validation, or affirmation on this decision. It was the right decision, but a painful one. As a parent, you are going to feel negative emotions when you see your child struggle. That is also natural. But you accept the fact that there are times that struggling is more beneficial than shielding from all consequences, and responsibilities. He made the decisions that lead to your decision. If he doesn't understand that, he still has a long way to go in regards to recovery. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I hope it gets easier for you. I can only imagine how hard a decision like that is, and I feel for you.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DarkwingPsyduck, post: 688071, member: 20267"] Well, I dunno about all of that. It makes sense to me, in a way. I think I agree with your overall assessment, though I think you made it sound a bit worse than it really is. As a parent, it is your duty to raise your child in the best manner possible, and to provide them the most opportunities possible. I think this is completely selfless. Like it is hardwired for most people. So, you feel good when you do just that. That doesn't mean that you did it TO feel good, just that it does make you feel good. See what I mean? No, you don't need validation, or affirmation on this decision. It was the right decision, but a painful one. As a parent, you are going to feel negative emotions when you see your child struggle. That is also natural. But you accept the fact that there are times that struggling is more beneficial than shielding from all consequences, and responsibilities. He made the decisions that lead to your decision. If he doesn't understand that, he still has a long way to go in regards to recovery. I hope it gets easier for you. I can only imagine how hard a decision like that is, and I feel for you. [/QUOTE]
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