Parenting is hard, and more often than not, parents often lose themselves in a bid to give their children the best experiences. I am not saying this is bad, but parents really need to watch out for themselves and their relationships, also. Whether we like it or not, those we call children today will blossom into adulthood tomorrow and become parents themselves. In turn, they have their own lives to live, and their parents would become secondary in their lives. Why burn bridges that will be the main source of support later in life, then?

Of a truth, blood is thicker than water, but again, you probably met your spouse first (except in cases of remarriage). You should treat your children absolutely well, but your partner should never be left at the back of the burner, except, of course, if they are unnecessarily aggressive, intolerant, or plain abusive to your children. In which case, the union is already awkward and be reviewed.

Generally, your spouse should never put you in a position where you have to choose between them and your kids (especially if the children are in their formative years or are young adults) because in this kind of situation, there is compromise already, and the relationship may need to be redefined. For as much as a spouse or partner cannot be disrespected, the welfare of the child(ren) should be paid the utmost attention. For all you know, they did not choose to be in this world; we brought them in and must be responsible enough to raise them right.

My thoughts are:

So, in all, there is a need for balance! Love your man/woman right. Love your children to the point where no force can convince them otherwise. Afterwards, make everybody understand their place and their contributions to the growth of the bond you share – family. I am certain that with these few but practical steps, you will not have to choose one party at the detriment of the other, and the unique bond of family will become stronger and bind us tighter yet much more beautifully.

Watch out for ‘next weekThanks for always reading.

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