Will I make the same mistakes my parents did?
Anonymous
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Feb 8, 2015
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That you are asking the question means that you are engaging in an inquiry about the mistakes that your parent or parents made that you are evaluating the mistakes, that you are interiorizing their implications to you. This already puts you way ahead of your parents because you are becoming aware that there are choices to be made and that the mistakes your parents made have alternative healthy choices that you are becoming aware of. No you do not need to make the same mistakes your parents made. just become more aware.
Candid0211
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Jan 10, 2017
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May be yes, may be no. Your awareness of the mistakes can may be deal with some preparation beforehand, but there is no foolproof way of doing anything. Bottom line, don't carry the burden of your parent's mistakes, your will bury yourself under the constant pressure of not repeating it. Just go with the flow. Even if you repeat some mistakes, trust me they will be a different version of them. Don't be afraid to make mistakes.
wonderfullWillow66
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Jun 17, 2015
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You can choose not to make the same mistakes you parents did by recognizing what those mistakes are. Being mindful is what will keep you focused on parenting and not making mistakes. We all make mistakes. Nobody is perfect. But you can be sure that your mistakes won't be big ones or damaging ones by striving to stay mindful of your actions and words.
Anonymous
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Sep 9, 2015
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No doubt you will make some of the same mistakes your parents did, but chances are, you could very well err on the other side. For example, suppose you think your parents were too strict, so you decide there is going to be no way you will be that strict. Sometimes, we find ourselves doing those very things we thought we'd never do. You end up being just as strict. Or, other times, in an attempt to deal with your perceived ideas about where your parents went wrong, you will actually become too lenient, for example. You will find it is a mix of both, more than likely.
KevinL43
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Feb 17, 2015
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You and your parents are separate people. It's up to you to make your own decisions, so most likely, you won't make the same mistakes.
versatileOasis48
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Apr 30, 2015
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Everyone makes mistakes. It's how we overcome them that matters. So what could you do to improve them if you ever in up in that situation?
KindOwl88
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Oct 8, 2015
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Not necessarily, we all have the power to choose our own path and carve out a life that we want for ourselves, we will all make mistakes in our lives and we can choose to learn from them or keep repeating them. By asking is you'll make the same mistakes as your parents you're showing that you are aware of what you don't want to do which will put you in better stead to avoid those mistakes.
Fitrandi
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Nov 6, 2015
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You are a completelly different identity than your parents which can learn on it's own good things and bad things. Even thought you might be influenced by your experience with your parents as well as what they have thought you they do not define you. You might do the same mistakes but they do not depend on your parents. What I mean is, if your parents had an addiction, it does not mean that because of them you will have the same addiction. However, you need to look for the appropriate ressources to help you where you need help.
The fact that you have established certain mistakes in what your parents did means that you can prepare better to be able to avoid doing the same mistakes. And remember, even if you do the same mistakes, there will always be help if you look for it.
Hope this helps!
Anonymous
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Jan 19, 2016
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In my experience all parents make mistakes - i know i have. The difference is in acknowledging and learning from our mistakes and those of our own parents and being prepared to look for new and different ways around ovstacles. Parenting mindfully.
Anonymous
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Feb 8, 2016
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This is completely up to you. Simply be aware of your actions and build a healthy relationship with your child. If you feel that you're not doing something right, feel free to get extra support. You don't need to do this alone.
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