When we reach middle age, we tend to have a deeper understanding and perception of family relationships. Indeed, parents and children, although related by blood, each play a different role in life and have their own responsibilities and obligations. This change in understanding helps us to better manage family relationships and achieve harmony between individuals and families.
Parents and children are two generations, and they grew up in different circumstances, the things they went through, and the pressures they faced in life. These differences can lead to disagreements about their values, lifestyles, and ideas about life. Understanding the existence of these differences helps us to be more tolerant and understanding of each other, and to reduce unnecessary conflicts and misunderstandings.
Parents and children each have their own families and lives. As children, we have our own spouse and children and need to take on the responsibility of taking care of the family. Similarly, parents have their own partners and later life needs to be arranged. Respecting each other's family space and lifestyle helps to build a more equal and harmonious family relationship.
The relationship between parents and children should be mutually supportive and understanding. Although they are two families, they should reach out and face life's challenges together when they need help and support from each other. This mutual support and understanding helps to strengthen the cohesion and warmth of the family.
When people reach middle age, we should cherish the time we spend with our parents and children even more. Whether it's accompanying our parents through their old age or growing up with our children, we should manage and maintain these relationships with care. Through effective communication and understanding, we can build a closer and more harmonious family relationship, so that the family becomes the most important support and reliance in our lives.