Feeling Anger And Feeling Bad For Feeling Anger
Should parents not even judge their own kids? I want to understand how much free will people have (as kids and teens) and how much authority parents should have over their children. For example, let’s say I’m a father, and my 13-14-year-old daughter starts doing things that are considered immoral. What am I supposed to do? Personally, I feel that her actions are her responsibility and she will be held accountable for them. But in our culture, parents often react harshly—some might beat their daughters or force them into marriage. Let’s take this extreme case: if a 13-14-year-old girl is seen having one or multiple romantic relationships, how should a father think and act? 1) How should he discipline her? 2) How can he avoid feeling upset, especially when society is likely to shame and criticize the family?