In a quiet rural town, my wife and I run a small hotel.
Time flies, and her daughter grows up and ushers in her wedding. During that particular time, we decided to buy our daughter a house as a starting point for her new life.
At the time, we didn't realize what impact this decision would have on our lives. At that time, my son was still in high school, and our home was simple but full of love.
The daughter is smart and hardworking and has found a job at a local agency. Her beauty and talent attracted the attention of many suitors.
Soon, she chose a young man who also worked in the ** department. In order to ensure that our daughter has a voice in the new family, we decided to use our savings and bride price to buy a house for her in the city.
At the time, we didn't think about how this decision would affect our own future. As time went on, business began to struggle. Coupled with the health of our partner, our financial situation has become even more strained. Her daughter's mortgage became a burden for her, and she started her own family life. Just as we were worried about our daughter's finances, our son also started his college career. Tuition fees and living expenses become the new financial burden.
I began to realize that our decisions could have an unfair impact on my son's future. My daughter's life has not been easy.
For the sake of their children's education, she and her husband decided to buy a school house in the city. This decision meant that she needed her previous property and had to bear more pressure on the loan.
There is nothing we can do but care from afar.
I am glad that my son has grown up, he is not only excellent, but also independent. He told me that he was not interested in marriage and did not want me to worry about his marriage and the purchase of a house. Although sentimental, I respect his choice.
This chain of events prompted me to reflect on the fact that perhaps our decisions were not always wisest. As parents, we always want the best for our children, but sometimes it can lead to unintended consequences.
Now, I want my children to be able to live the life they want. Looking back, I realise that as a parent, I need to weigh every decision more wisely, especially those that may affect the future of the whole family.
Our story may remind us that while we love our children, we must also consider the long-term interests of ourselves and the whole family.
Despite life's ups and downs and uncertainties, we always have hope. We believe that by working together, we can find a solution, no matter how difficult it is. Our love will be the driving force to meet challenges.
At this difficult time, I deeply feel that parental responsibility and helplessness are intertwined. Witnessing my daughter's efforts for the future of her family and her children makes me both proud and guilty. Every struggle she made reminded me that it might not have been wise to make a decision in the first place. The daughter and son-in-law work hard and work for a better education and living environment. Although life is compact, it is full of love and hope.
Seeing them, I can't help but wonder if it would have been better to focus more on the long term than on short-sightedness. My partner's health is uneven, which makes me appreciate the fragility and inability of life. I cherish each day day and try to stay optimistic despite the financial constraints.
We know that life is precious not material possessions, but also the love and support for family members. I have strange worries about my son. I admired his independence and perseverance, but I was worried that he might miss out on the beauty of life. May he find happiness, both in his career and in his personal life.