The Burden of Forced Decisions by Parents
Introduction In every society, parents play a major role in shaping their children’s lives. They guide them, protect them, and make sacrifices for their happiness. However, sometimes this love turns into control. When parents make major life decisions for their children without giving them the freedom to choose, it leads to emotional pressure and unhappiness. Forced decisions — whether about studies, career, or marriage — can deeply affect a child’s mental and emotional well-being . When Love Turns into Control Most parents genuinely believe they are doing the right thing. They want their children to have a successful and secure future . However, in trying to ensure that success, they often forget that their children are individuals with their own dreams, opinions, and personalities. This kind of control may begin with small things — choosing subjects in school, deciding which friends are “good,” or which hobbies are “useful.” But over time, it grows into bigger decisions, s...