That was one good music video and song, and I have to say the band really reminded me of Foo Fighters!
Now on to the parenting, I'm a parent so this was all very sad (although interesting) to read. Reminds me how lucky I am to be surrounded by so many parent friends, who are conscious of the things you wrote above. I forget that the world has plenty of parents as you described, even my own, and lots of my friends' parents were kind of like this, and so many of us were raised feeling unimportant and oppressed.
Having been a parent now for almost 7/8 years, I can see how hard it can be to break the cycle from the oppression of your own parents, and how easy it can be for some to be that parent themselves. But what I do know is something's changed with our generation, I can't speak for everyone, but I know for myself and so many of my closest parent friends, we choose to parent the way we wish we were parented. So I chose to learn from my parents, what not to do, and do things very differently.
Is it easy? Fuck no.. I myself, had to deal with a ton of my own issues in the process, just to be a good parent to my kids, making lots of mistakes along the way, but learning and growing from them, together as a family. Parenting taught me SO MUCH about myself, some very tough truths, but also some very very empowering ones. Having so many parent friends around me who share these values, makes me optimistic about how a lot of our generation of free thinkers are choosing to be, as people and as parents. A lot are choosing to break the cycle, I know I have. So I hope that gives you some comfort too :)
I'm sure it is as you say and that a lot of parents are not like this (thankfully), I was thinking of the ones who are. I imagine it's really very hard to be a parent, but also very rewarding and enjoyable. I'm glad you're taking "the good road" because that builds a better generation for tomorrow!
thank you so much for your comment :)
Hehe yea, I couldn't help but chime in. As much as I dislike parents like that, I can't help but relate as well, I used to have a lot of anger towards this type of oppression, but only love and understanding is what can truly help people see the effects of their actions. "Hurt people hurt people" right?
Anyway, hope to bump into you at SF3, would love to have a good conversation with you :)
Well, hurt people have the chance to grow and be the bigger person, but few do it :)
Yeah, hope to see you too! It'd be great :D