the parent paradox

I can teach you things but I cannot make you learn

I can give you freedom but I cannot be responsible for your choices

I can offer you advice but I cannot decide for you

I can teach you to share but I cannot make you generous

I can advise you about friends but I cannot choose them for you

I can tell you about the facts of life but I cannot change their outcome

I can tell you about drinking and drugs but I cannot say no for you

I can teach you about kindness but I cannot make you gracious

I can model values for you but I cannot be your conscience