By the time they are ready to leave home, our children should have internalized a deep sense of personal responsibility for their lives. They should hold these convictions: • My success or failure in life largely depends on me. • Though I am to look to God and others for comfort and instruction, I alone am responsible for my choices. • Though I am deeply affected by my significant relationships throughout my life, I can’t blame my problems on anyone but myself. • Though I will always fail and need support, I can’t depend on some overresponsible individual to
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