"Sometimes we try to measure our self-worth according to what our children achieve, the type of car they drive, or how much money they make. **I call this the pet show — parading a child around to boost your own ego**. “Look at what my kid can do, and he’s only two years old!”" --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[parenting]], [[control]], [[self-control]], [[discipline]], [[character]] **Source** -- [[20250101093750 - B - How to Raise Successful People]]