Quote:
Originally Posted by songwriter  But, what do I have to answer to that... my opinions?... then I'm turning the child into another me or so... I don't like that manipulating... maybe I would say... "think for yourself...". |
Having multiple perspectives is critical: don't give them
your opinion; show them how different people see things differently, including yourself, assuming you have an opinion.
Note that facts are different from opinions.
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.