Is this generally how a father loves his kids too (loving them no matter what they do)?

[ChicanaChick]

I only have an older brother. Someone recently asked what can we do wrong for him to never speak to us again and what he thought about disowning a child?

His reply was ''Absolutely nothing''. He was disappointed to hear about people that reached that point of cutting contact forever with their own child.

The person then tried explaining him about rare extreme cases and then tried asking if the child tries to hurt the parent or finish them off. His reply was that the parent can still visit the child in prison and that we're still his children no matter what. He went on explaining he'll likely blame himself in that case and search for years on what he failed in, what he could've done better, if the child had any mental issues he ignored, etc.

My mother feels the same way but this is one of the rare times I've heard my father expressing himself in that manner. I'm impressed. Is this also the way fathers love their kids, unconditional no matter what?

[Screenwriter]

In general, parents are committed to their children for the parents' lifetimes. And if their children fail in bizarre ways, to try to help their child any way they can.

I don't think there's anything wrong with a parent taking a vacation from a child who has been abusive, no matter what the reason is for the child's behavior. I'm referring to adult children who have behavioral and mental illness problems that have nothing to do with their parents' loving or caring for them. But often, the child, even with medication, does not become well. The best the parent can do is try to get them help, but adult children with said problems, may end up in prison, or living under a bridge because they refuse help and / or medication.

A parent can do no more than their best. OFten they have to refuse to see a violent, abusive child; employ restraining orders, call the police on them. It's very sad. But despite loving their child and trying to help, a parent cannot suffer further. I know some parents in this situation at present.

There's no need for a parent to emotionally or physically exhaust themselves if nothing more can be done.

[Sixgunsound]

My birth family disowned me over covid politics. I'm actually not mad because now I know who they really are and next time there is a legitimate crisis if they come to me for help I'll just laugh in their face and slam the door.

[ChicanaChick]

Wow, talk about fake love. Yeah they showed themselves who they are during hard times.

[AviatorTom]

A parent is always a parent. You may not like what your kids do, but that doesn't stop you from loving them.

[exitseven]

Your kids will always be your kids. There are kids that have done bad thing s to their parents and you still have to love them.