Are children an asset or a liability? Children should be considered an asset because an asset holds economic and intrinsic value, while a liability is something that creates disadvantages. I hope parents reading this narrative do not misinterpret its purpose. We should all want our children to be assets, and here’s why.
I once heard someone discuss this very point. His mother and father encouraged and supported him and his two siblings to work hard and get an education so they could have a better life than their parents did. According to his story, his sister, who was studying to become a medical doctor, wanted to quit medical school because of how difficult the studies were. However, their parents continuously encouraged her to persevere, no matter the hardships. Because of their unwavering support, she pushed through and completed her medical degree.
Parents breathe life into their children’s hopes with the desire that they will have a good future. Those who inspire, encourage, and support their children are often rewarded in ways beyond financial success. In this case, the doctor was at her mother’s bedside during her transition, ensuring she received the best possible medical care.
On the other hand, parents who fail to nurture and support their children may later find themselves supporting an adult who never achieved independence or success. As a parent, I now understand the importance of this lesson. We must begin early in shaping our children into assets—by guiding, supporting, and instilling values that will help them succeed in life.
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