The lives of children are in the hands of adults who are not always capable of handling that responsibility, especially if they have not found their own direction.  Since they are ostensibly mature, parents take possession of their children and make decisions for them concerning their futures.  As a matter of fact, their role should be very different.  Parents should be preparing their children to become independent.  It is actually detrimental to children when their parents attempt to hold on to them and stifle them with the kind of love that is a form of selfishness and a sign of the parent’s inaptitude in the role of caretaker.

          There is a form of love that is expressed in respect for freedom.  Such love involves not merely words and kisses, but good thoughts and generous and disinterested actions.  Such love is offered without reservation, limitation or expectation.  It allows us to love different people in different ways.  Such love is a moral wealth that obviates hatred and restores its true meaning to life.  It allows us to appreciate goodness, beauty and perfection; it introduces us to joy, peace and security; it gives us faith in our beliefs, and strengthens our resolve in believing in our destiny.