Great post. Im not a parent yet and the idea of being a parent absolutely terrifies me. I know parents always say that you learn as you go(?). But it just seems so daunting. I like that you highlighted the control thing in particular. As adults we hate when people try to control us, so of course children would resent it as well. I think the most important traits of treating others well and being good people can be taught without beating ones child over the head(figuratively) over every thing they do. However, it seems like a skill in an of itself to convey this to them without hurting their spirits.
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Thank you! Parents say a lot of platitudinous things that aren't really helpful lol. I mean, sure you learn but preferably before putting your kids through the kind of torment mine went through early on. It's definitely better to be prepared ;) I think the fact that you don't have children but are reading about them says great things about the kind of parent you'd be. You're way ahead of the curve already :D
"However, it seems like a skill in an of itself to convey this to them without hurting their spirits"
I think if you become a parent you will be pleasantly surprised at how many of the best traits our children learn simply by example.
Thanks for your confidence! Im afraid it will be a case of theory versus practice! Poor kids, I hear the oldest kid always has it the hardest as they are the "guinea pig" to their parents inexperience.