The gift of choice

I think the greatest gift a parent can give to a child is the gift of choice. To allow the child to choose what he or she wants. For example, by providing an environment in which the child can pick up a variety of skills, so that in the future, he can choose a profession to enter, rather than being limited in his career choices because of the lack of his abilities. Like exposing him to various circles of people, so that he can choose the people he wants to hang out with.

The power to choose is great. It is what free will is all about. And with great power comes great responsibility. A parent must thus also impart this sense of responsibility in the child when giving him the gift of choice. Otherwise, it is just irresponsible parenting.