[alpinemeadow]

I always say I only found unconditional love once I became a parent. (From me toward my child)

As you say, the commitment is forever, whether we are present or not. For the movie Interstellar, one of the themes Nolan developed was that at some point we become our children’s memories. It probably happens around the 12 year old mark.

For all parents out there, be present, however you can.

[chasil]

This is not always so.

For me, unconditional love was a youthful thing.

My parents are much less admirable now, as I have grown older.

My reasons are legion.

I don't wish them harm, but they are nothing like me.

[mlyle]

From the comment you replied to:

>(From me toward my child)