The Illusion of Innocence – A Message for Parents
Many parents live with the comforting belief that their children are safe, innocent, and far from the destructive grip of the world and technology. They assume, “My child would never do such things.” But in truth, this is not always the case. Today’s world is changing fast — and hiding behind this false comfort can be dangerous. Some parents think the best way to protect their children is by scaring them. “Don’t eat chops, you’ll go bald,” or “If I see you with a phone, I’ll beat you.” These methods don’t protect the child — they simply teach the child to lie, to hide, and to explore things secretly. I have personally seen this in one of my relatives. The mother proudly says, “My son is innocent.” Yes, he may be — but he is also immature. He doesn’t even know the difference between right and wrong. That is not innocence — that is lack of guidance. Parents need to mature their children, not just protect them. They should show what is wrong and explain why it’s wrong. And mor...