I think It's important to find the right balance between what we want for our kids and what they want for themselves. Kids have a mind of their own, and that should be acknowledged and respected.

This said, we cannot deny the importance of parental guidance. To me, guidance is, first of all, to be present in their life and emulate the behaviour we want them to adopt. (If your kid doesn't behave in a way that you think is appropriate or right, most likely, it's you, the caregiver, who is to blame!)

Kids should have no doubt about our love for them, and I'm confident that those who develop a strong and secure foundational bond with their caregivers will fulfill their God-given potential here on earth.

In all truthfulness, this is all easier said than done, especially for parents who themselves have not experienced a similar bond with their own caregivers, but it can be learned!