With the passage of time and the growth of age, I, Li Dawei, have entered the twilight of my life, and I am 70 years old this year. Looking back on my life, there is no greater treasure than my three children and seven grandchildren. Although I have maintained a good relationship with my children over the years, the pace of aging has gradually made me feel all the inconveniences and troubles in life. I've come to realize that even if we are close to our children, time can make us become dependent on them.
This dependence isn't always a bad thing, but over-reliance can become a burden. My children have their own lives and responsibilities, and they are busy with work, taking care of their children, and dealing with all kinds of chores every day. Although they try to spend time with me, their energy and time are limited. I once heard about the "Crow's Law", which made me realize that we can't put all our expectations on our children, and we can't expect them to pay for us all the time.
Recently, I fell at the airport and injured my leg. The children were very worried, but they couldn't get to me right away. They comforted me over the phone and told me not to worry, but I felt helpless and alone on the other end of the phone. At that moment, I really realized the meaning of "Raven's Law" - even our children, they can only help us within the scope of their ability, and they cannot be expected to solve all our problems.
After deep reflection, I realized that perhaps I had become too dependent on my children in their care and love. I should be more independent, more concerned about their lives and needs, and more understanding and supportive. After all, family affection is a two-way street, and we should also care about their growth and development, and respect their choices and decisions. Life tells us that even when we are old, even if we have a good relationship with our children, we should understand and practice the "Crow's Law" and learn to maintain an independent and positive attitude towards life. We should cherish our relationship with our children, but we should not rely too much on them and give them enough space and freedom. Only in this way can we truly experience the warmth and happiness brought by family affection, and enjoy this hard-won family affection together. At the end of this article, I hope that every family can find the art of balancing the parent-child relationship and create a harmonious and happy family atmosphere together.