Parents' Vision and Children's Future

When I was a kid, my parents often said, "In our time, we wanted to study but had no money. You are lucky now." They taught me to be happy with what I have. But when I left home and saw the big world, I learned there is so much to find, do, and live. The world is huge!

I liked music as a child. I took some lessons. But when I saw young people my age who were already famous musicians on big stages around the world, I felt jealous. Why could they do it? I found out the secret: their parents saw their talent early. Rich families sent kids to the best schools. Even families with less money found ways, like free classes or help at home, to grow the kids' skills.

But some parents, like maybe mine, think in old ways. They ignore talents and push kids to safe jobs, like doctor or engineer. To me, this is sad. It hides a person's future. We can't grow if our gifts are not seen.

We live in a time that is good and bad. Social media lets us see what happens on the other side of the world. We learn new things fast. But it also makes us compare. We think, "Why is their life so good? Why is mine bad?" This can make us unhappy.

Parents' views come from their own life. Many had hard times, so they want safety for kids. In places like Asia or Africa, parents choose jobs that pay well to avoid poor life. This is not bad; it's from love. But it can stop kids from trying new things.

Other parents think differently. In the West, they let kids try many activities, like sports or art. They help kids find what they love. Think of famous people like Mozart. His dad saw his music gift and helped him travel and learn. Today, parents might send kids to camps for coding or languages. This makes kids ready for big changes in the world.

But too much push can be bad. Some kids feel too much pressure and get tired. What if a kid likes quiet things, not big success?

Social media is like a knife with two sides. It shows free lessons online, so even poor kids can learn. I saw stories of young people from hard places who started businesses with parent help and online tips. But it also shows only good parts of life, making us feel bad. A study says many teens feel worried from comparing on apps.

Different cultures see this in their way. In Asia, parents want kids to do well in tests for good schools. This makes smart workers but sometimes less creative. In places like the US, kids learn to think free and play more. Maybe mix both: keep family ways but add new ideas, like old art with computers.

Real stories show this. Malala's dad fought for her school, and she won a big prize. Tiger Woods' dad pushed him in golf, and he became great, but had problems too. Poor families need help from schools or groups for free classes.

Parents can change. Watch what your kid likes without saying no fast. Use cheap ways like books from library or free videos. Talk about social media to see it's not all real. Read books on growing minds or join parent groups.

Parents' views can grow too. Don't just say be happy, help kids reach far. In a world with tech and links everywhere, let them dream big. That's the best gift.