The bond between parent and child is almost undeniable. It’s like a diamond, in a way. Countless parents around the world dedicate themselves to nurturing and guiding their children from the first moment they enter the world to when they need to stand on their own two feet. This fierce love often translates into a desire to shape and control their child’s path. However, a crucial aspect of healthy parenting is recognizing that children are not extensions of themselves but unique individuals with their own dreams and desires, trajectories that they may not have a hand in directing...