5 December

Somewhere out there, a father leans in, urging his son to focus, to try harder. He sees potential — and fears what might happen if no one pushes him. His words are heavy because his love is fierce.

Somewhere out there, a mother softens her voice, worried that pressure might crush what’s still forming. She wants to protect confidence, to keep learning joyful. Her love, too, is fierce — just shaped differently.

Consider this:

What looks like conflict is often just love pulling in different directions.