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by electromagnetic 4168 days ago
Most just seem to treat their kids like they're human beings, which essentially is the "Don't live vicariously through your children" and "don't be abusive" that are sure fire ways to destroy your children's lives, or at least emotional well being.

I mentioned in my post about JK Rowling's commencement speech to Harvard. Most people would consider her a success, but I don't think most people would take being a divorced single mother living on welfare as a great way to become successful.