There's a quote by Pam Leo that says, 

"either we spend the time meeting children's emotional needs by filling their cup with love or we spend the time dealing with the behavior caused from their unmet needs. Either way, we spend the time." 

this perfectly sums up the lesson and world-view that my parents failed to learn.

As a mental health advocate, I hope that through this personal story you can see that the quality of a Childs life truly depends on the quality of relationship and mentorship that the child has with his parents/caregivers.

and that as a parent myself I understand that this is a BIG pill to swallow.

but if we truly want our children to be happier and live a better life, we have to be willing to listen AND do the work.