If a child is so afraid of getting in trouble that they don't come to their parents when they make a mistake that could possibly put their health or even their life in danger, then those parents have failed.
If something goes wrong, and the first thing that child thinks is, "oh god, my parents are gonna kill me," then the parents have failed.
If a child is afraid of their parents, if the child sees their parents as an active threat instead of a source of safety and guidance, then the parents have failed.
A parents job is to protect, to teach, to guide.
If a parent makes themself a danger to the child, in any capacity, then that parent has failed.
I'm not too sure if this is a bad concept or just an odd one, but hear me out on this one: Preschool Teacher Buttons. Like he probably wouldn't be too good with the whole discipline thing but I feel he'll be great in other areas dealing with young kiddies such as imaginative playtime or games also naptimes and snacks, comforting support, I don't know I just like the thought of Buttons interacting with tiny developing humans and tots climbing all over him.
It’s not quite preschool but he did spend a lot of time in Little Lamplight with the kids…
how do i break the cycle
prepare yourself for the absolutely insufferable lack of satisfaction found in forgiveness
Natasha Romanoff
Women of Marvel (2022)
Just like Slughorn, Albus Dumbledore collects people. Only, instead of focusing on those with influence, he looks to the outcasts.
The expelled half-giant. The young werewolf. The repentant Death Eater.
He protects them and gives them a second chance. All he asks in return is their loyalty.
And, if on occasion he requests that they undertake a certain task, invoking their debt of gratitude - well, that is no more than he is owed.
He once thought to add a certain disowned Black to his collection, but quickly realised his mistake.
Sirius is not an outcast, but a rebel. He knowingly chose his path, and chooses what price he is willing to pay for it. He refuses to be used.
So Albus Dumbledore abandons him.
“you’re so sweet!” thank you i have abandonment issues
I feel like practicing any skill would be way more fun if I could have a lil level increase thing that pops up in front of me every time I do good like in Skyrim