When one has a child, or an equivalent responsibility, every action must be thought of as what kind of an effect it would have on that child.
Clearly many of us seem to forget that. This leads to hypocrisy - we don't want others to do what we do because it is irresponsible, but at the same time we do it because its easy. Why such hypocrisy?
(For an example, think of the last time you drove rashly because you were in a hurry, you wouldn't want your son/daughter to do that because its unsafe)
Yes, its easier but that only shows how irresponsible one is in his own mind.
You could argue that you are more experienced that your child is, but that's not enough of an excuse to effect them with irresponsible actions.
This is not to blame, to point, but merely to advance an introspection. Think about it.
Clearly many of us seem to forget that. This leads to hypocrisy - we don't want others to do what we do because it is irresponsible, but at the same time we do it because its easy. Why such hypocrisy?
(For an example, think of the last time you drove rashly because you were in a hurry, you wouldn't want your son/daughter to do that because its unsafe)
Yes, its easier but that only shows how irresponsible one is in his own mind.
You could argue that you are more experienced that your child is, but that's not enough of an excuse to effect them with irresponsible actions.
This is not to blame, to point, but merely to advance an introspection. Think about it.
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