I like your elaboration on Kṣānti pāramitā, and I like the notion of it being a positive virtue to move towards, rather than something to cease. I struggle with my very active toddlers, and at my high points am able to be patient and accepting. They seem to be ideal instruments to test my resolve and further my practice!
Thanks for your post.
Cheers,
Thank you for sharing your perspective @dcj Thich Nhat Hanh says if following the dhammapada is causing us strife we are doing it wrong :) Besides the fact that children dont always do what we say - they do what we do! So, with this in mind we have positive motivation for our efforts to work towards cessation of our own suffering. Its a lot easier than being frustrated with others once we get the hang of it.