Tag: Echoes Through Time
When Parents Praise Other Kids in Front of Their Own: The Lesson I Learned the Hard Way
I was listening to a psychologist recently who said something that stopped me cold: When a parent talks up other kids in front of their child, cousins, friends’ kids, classmates, especially in a repeated, “look how great they are” way, the child can quietly internalize it as:“I’m not the one you see. I’m not the…
Unraveling the Love Paradox: Dating’s Double-Edged Sword
In the realms of dating and relationships, the age-old saying that our fathers often cited, “Too many cooks spoil the broth,” has never been more relevant. My father once told me, “Dating various girls just prepares you for future divorces.” At first, this sounded odd. Wasn’t the purpose of dating to find a compatible partner?…
The Legacy We Leave
The rustic neon lights of “The Generational Eatery” beckoned tired souls in from the bustling streets of the city. On its grand entrance, a sign read, “Anything you eat here, we will get paid by your grandson.” John, a weary taxi driver with greying hair and a heart heavy with the weight of the day’s…