Okay, Last time I checked, parenting meant you care after the child and raise them to grow up to be a functioning adult. I understand the whole wanting to reproduce something just like you, or hoping that they come out having your parters "cuteness". But in doing so, I would think that you would need to let them make their own choices, their own mistakes. It's unfortunately not your life to live, sure you can make input and suggestions, and when needed step in and guide your child back in the right direction.
But no, I wouldn't think that you would get to make the choices.
Now, I state all of this not being a parent myself. I've never looked into a completely newborn's face and knew that, that child's life depended on me. That I would help make or break this child's life. I've never felt that, yet. I understand that you have the responsibility for this child, until they are of age to make their own choices.
Teenage choices suck. I understand this. And I know people that have parents that aren't involved and that is a problem also.
I'm just saying, stand by your child. Let them think for themselves. God made them with brains.
Don't yell at them. Love them. Have a calm but firm voice when discipline needs to be given. Use loving, logical, natural consequences. Don't discourage them, they are their own person. God made them special. There is no one like them. Therefore, this child's life isn't yours... because you guys are completely different people.
Just sayin'
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