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What is the purpose of raising a child?

Synthesized from Source outcome

"Raising a child is not a sacrifice; it is the mother’s own fulfillment, a celebration of nurturing that thrives on the very challenges that deepen their bond."

Core Insight:
According to Osho, raising a child is not a martyr’s sacrifice but the mother’s own fulfillment: she delights in nurturing, even in what outsiders call suffering. Parenting expresses an innate biological joy and need to care; the child’s demands nourish the bond. If there were no trouble, the mother–child relationship would wither.
Parents care for kids because loving and helping them feels deeply good, not because they must suffer for them.
Why this matters practically
- Releases guilt and “I suffered for you” narratives in families.
- Encourages parents to embrace caring as joy, not duty.
- Helps accept challenges as the very glue of the bond.
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