Follow for more expert parenting strategies and guidance! Speaker: Dr. Gabor Maté Source: Why You Feel Lost in Life: Dr. Gabor Maté on Trauma & How to Heal | The Mel Robbins Podcast I'm not suggesting it's intentional—at least not in every case—but many parents are inadvertently placing a heavy burden on their children. It's a simple truth: our children don't owe us anything. We made the choice to bring them into this world, and with that choice comes our primary responsibility to ensure their safety and provide them with unconditional and supportive love. Unfortunately, it's far too common for parents to unwittingly assign their children the immense task of fulfilling their own happiness. That's not a child's role, nor are they emotionally equipped to successfully manage such a complex responsibility. We must stop this cycle. It's neither fair to our children nor a realistic expectation to place upon them. Share this post with another parent who needs to hear it!