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Originally Posted by Michael Chui  And finally: don't assume that you'll turn them into another you. Human beings are complex systems, and you might end up being completely unlike your child. It can happen. You'll certainly have an effect, but you can't control it. |
Agree Michael. This is a danger that many parents risk running into. Many pin their hopes on their children to fulfill their unfulfilled dream etc.
On another note, I also feel that many times, children are reflections of ourselves. We may see that rebellious streak in them like we used to be when we were in our teens. So from them, we can actually be more self-conscious of our thoughts, words and actions as we are their role models!
Parents learn from their children too. So in effect, they are all growing together.