The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Even though people make mistakes and can be hurtful, deep down inside we all have a good heart. As they grow, children will encounter different circumstances and problems. It stands to reason that if the child is following her heart, she'll be okay. The minute we start relying on our feelings to guide us in our life's decisions, we open ourselves up to the fickleness of the heart.
Feelings can change from one minute to the next.
The way to avoid these headaches is to accept that there is an objective standard of right and wrong and stick to it. When you do what you know is right your feelings will follow the lead of your actions. Unfortunately, many parents have stopped teaching this basic principle of living to their children. First, people don't want to be held to an objective standard of right and wrong. It's the story of post-modern America.