innocentbabe45 Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 (edited) I know the strongest love ever generally (there are exceptions but in general) exist between that of a mother and her child but how about a father? This guy who is my next door neighbor seems to always forgive his rotten daughter no matter what. Not sure how many fathers are like this guy. The couple have two adult children, two girls and a boy. Their youngest 19 year-old daughter is the only one who has given them nothing but pain and trouble. Things I found out that she had done: - Stolen money from her parents - Empty one of her father's credit card - Literally kicked her father in the balls during an argument and made him roll on the floor in pain for more than 10 minutes and laughing at his pain; yet he still forgave and didn't report her - Lately has gotten in trouble for DUI and other charges, she's locked up for 2 years And still, the couple want to visit her in jail. Several of us did asked the man how can he still forgive her for assaulting him like that and all that trouble and he replied that she is still his child no matter and how she'll always be the baby he carried in his arms when she was born. I understand that maybe a parent's love might never end (very differently from a romantic partner that if you cheat or hit them, it's over) but as a woman, I think if I were to raised my child right and he/she still assaulted me or make my life miserable, there would be a point I would say enough. I think I wouldn't want anything to do with a child that physically hurt me and thought it was funny; a part of me would die in the inside. Edited June 9, 2015 by innocentbabe45 Link to post Share on other sites
Fleur de cactus Posted June 9, 2015 Share Posted June 9, 2015 People are different, some forgive and start over with hope of positive changes. Both parents ( father and mother) love their children unconditionally. At least this is how it should be. The father is forgiving because he loves his child. When you love you do not abandon easily when sometimes you know that the bad child may not have someone else if you cut contact. At the end you know when she/he will die or something happens , you are going to suffer more. That is why he keeps forgiving, hoping that one day she will see the love he is giving and will change. Link to post Share on other sites
GoBlue Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 There is a big difference between "forgiving" and "enabling." I am a father and I cannot think of a single thing my daughter (20 y/o) could do that would take away my love for her or my willingness to forgive her. I, however, would not tolerate that behavior nor would I allow it in my home. If she ended up in jail, I would visit her. If she decided that she didn't want anything to do with me, I would still make sure she knew that my door was always open if she changed her mind. Not every parent in the world is like that - but the vast majority of them are. When you have a child, you will discover why. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
SammySammy Posted June 10, 2015 Share Posted June 10, 2015 I will always love and support my daughter. I may not support every choice she makes in life, but I will always be there for her no matter what happens. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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