In 2018's Avengers: Endgame, Frigga says to a despondent Thor: "Everyone fails at who they're supposed to be, Thor. The measure of a person, of a hero, is how well they succeed at being who they are."
When I started raising kids, I wanted them to be like me. After all, since I was successful, I felt doing what I did would work for them. Well, no surprise, my kids mostly aren't like me. They have different strengths and interests than I have, which was initially frustrating to me when they were younger. However, now I'm enjoying and celebrating their strengths and interests, because it makes them happy.
Since none of their "weaknesses" are debilitating, I've decided the best thing I should do is focus on their strengths and interests, since those will contribute to their path to success. This has worked so far. The kids have excelled in their strengths and interests, such as music and art which I have no demonstrate capability. In addition, they have shown ability in sports that I had limited aptitude in playing.
I'm glad I let them be themselves instead of trying to "help" them be like me. It's worked out for the best.
This is not financial nor parenting advice. Please consult a professional advisor.
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