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Why parents should recognize who their children truly are

Dr. Shefali · 1m · transcribed May 2026
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0:02 it's so important for parents to recognize and be attuned to who it is their children truly are you know most of us parents have such a fantasy of how we will be as parents and who our children need to be and because we live in this fantasy Paradigm of parenting of how it should be we often fail to tune into how our child is and what kind of parent we need to be for the child

0:33 before us not the child we wanted to have not the child we thought we would have not the child our cousin has but the child that is in front of us and the only way to do this is to First detach from that fantasy you know shed that should shed the way the culture has set up the perfect child to be and when we empty ourselves of that ego of that fantasy of the false idea of who our

1:00 child is then we can begin to tune in into who our child is manifesting as in the present moment and of course that requires that the parent be in touch with who it is they are in the present moment not who they want to be or could have been or should have been but who they themselves are and when the parent is in touch with their Essence quite probably they will fall in touch and in tune with their child's essence

Summary

Parents must recognize and embrace the unique identity of their children rather than adhering to preconceived notions of who they should be. By detaching from societal fantasies of parenting and focusing on the present, parents can better understand and support their child's true self.

- Acknowledge the difference between the child you want and the child you have.
- Detach from societal expectations of the "perfect child."
- Parents should focus on their own self-awareness to connect with their child's essence.
- Embrace the present moment to understand your child's true identity.
- Recognize that parenting requires flexibility and adaptation to the child's needs.
- Let go of ego and fantasy to foster a genuine relationship with your child.
- Tune into your child's manifestations rather than imposing your ideals.
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