The Importance of Holding Your Kids Closely

Many parents unintentionally push their children away by smothering them or trying to control their lives. This tendency can lead to strained relationships and distance between parents and kids. Abraham Lincoln's quote about binding kids through affection and love highlights the importance of supporting, encouraging, and helping children become their true selves, not what parents want them to be. Parents should strive to be a resource, a shoulder to lean on, and an ancestor rather than a controlling and overbearing presence. By creating an inviting and supportive environment, parents can strengthen their relationships with their children.