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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It's taking advice from other people that leads people down paths that make them unhappy. If you give them any advice at all, it should be "don't listen to advice."

If you've supported their self-esteem and autonomy, given them a good education, taught them common sense and practical life skills, they'll be fine no matter what they decide to do.

So many people choose a path because that's what they "ought to do," and they end up resentful and unhappy. Don't be part of that pressure, explicitly or implicitly. Just give them the tools to know their own minds, and to advocate for themselves and their needs in any relationship, personal or professional.[/quote]

I have to agree with several of these points.  Any advice you give is stale and is biased by your experience which is not enough of a sample to rely on.  Parents think they know best but they do not -- even the best well meaning parents.  Let them be them.  That may mean ignoring a lot of the advice above.  Have kids when you have kids.  Yes find a great partner.  But do not waste your youth.  That comment will mean different things to different people.  You have to let them find themselves and be them.  That is the best advice.[/quote]

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