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[quote=Anonymous]Well...I am sure that all children dislike something that their parents did. My mom would never let me participate in sport meets that required travel. She thought that adults (coaches and teachers) were not to be trusted and could potentially sexually abuse young children. In the end, I  dropped out from various sports team and I then quit sports altogether.

As an adult and a mom now, I think my mom had best intentions and perhaps she had better honed instincts in protecting us.

If my kids need to confront me about something then I will welcome it. Mainly because I have been a loving and supportive mom and created a great marriage and home life for my family, so I do not fear what they have to say. Secondly, what ever my kids have to say is valuable and if it allows them healing, introspection or growth, why would I stop them or make them feel guilty for feeling the way they do?

I am sure confronting parents in such a way is way for some children to work through their emotions that is holding them back. It is a breakthrough.  I am pretty satisfied about my parenting skills and there was no abuse at our home so I am not fearful of what my kids will say to me.

I will celebrate that my kids are doing the adult thing and taking charge of their mental health. What's to feel bad about it?[/quote]

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