Billionaire Elon Musk believes that the purpose of raising 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren is not to be a continuation of us, but to help them live healthy, happy lives and explore the endless possibilities of the world.
Many people ask billionaire Elon Musk: “What is the real purpose of raising 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren?”.
This question sounds a bit philosophical, but Elon Musk’s answer is actually very simple: raising 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren is giving, cherishing and letting 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren develop freely.
First of all, raising 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren is not about making 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren perfect. Many parents have very high expectations for their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, even hoping that their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren can surpass themselves in some aspects.
But Musk said that 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren are not copies, they have their own interests and talents. We often want our 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren to live according to the framework we set. But that only puts pressure on 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren and makes them lose joy in the process. Therefore, it is okay for 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren to be imperfect, they will encounter challenges in the process of growing up and that is the most valuable part.
More importantly, parenting is not about your own face. In modern society, many parents want to demonstrate their success through their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren’s achievements and brag to their friends: “My 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 is very good”, “I sent my 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥 to many different training classes and his scores are better than others”…
Does this external comparison really bring happiness to you and your 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥? What really matters is not for others to see how successful we are, but whether our 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren can grow up happy and find value in the field they love.
In addition, raising 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren is not about letting them “take care of” their parents when they get old. Subconsciously, we may think: “When my 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren grow up, they can take care of me and let me enjoy my old age”. But this idea is actually somewhat unrealistic.
Children are not adults’ retirement plans, they have their own lives and goals. As parents, what you really need to do is help them grow into independent, happy people, instead of passing on the stress in your life to them. Only when 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren can walk on their own path can parents truly feel comfortable.
The meaning of raising 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren is to help them live healthy, free and explore the beauty and mysteries of the world. The role of parents is to show their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren the way, not to walk for them. Seeing their 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren grow up day by day and be able to calmly solve problems when they encounter them is the greatest joy for parents. Parents Don’t control your 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥’s life, but be a supporter and witness their growth.
What do 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren really need?
As for how to truly love 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, billionaire Elon Musk believes that the most important thing is to care about the safety, health and happiness of 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, as long as these basic needs are met, let them explore the remaining needs.
We do not need to design a “perfect” life trajectory for our 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren, but we need to support them so that they can grow up with free choices and experience different possibilities. The real way to love 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren is to let them feel free and supported instead of putting too many expectations and pressure on them.
Often times, we fall into the “default” framework of parenting and believe that our 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren should develop according to our wishes. We want them to pursue our careers or inherit our interests. But true love allows 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren to freely explore themselves and pursue the things they love, rather than us dreaming of mapping out their life path.
Therefore, Musk believes that the purpose of raising 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren is not to make them a continuation of us, but to help them live healthy, happy lives and explore the endless possibilities of the world. What we give our 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren should be love and support, not pressure and restraint.
