Sometimes You Just Have to Let Go ─ a Little Reflection about Finding Nemo

How far can a father go for the life of his son? if this sounds a difficult question to you, Marlin in Finding Nemo may give you some ideas.

The story of Finding Nemo is anything but a complex one. Over-protective father, rebellious son, adventure, happy ending. Cliche? Ya...but there's something profound in it. For one thing, the way Marlin treats Nemo at first is so familiar that I bet almost any child can strike a chord with it. 

Parents just don't get it. Instead of encouraging and inspiring their children, they often discourage children from doing anything they think not suitable or too dangerous. Yes, it's good intentions. But is it really good for the children? I seriously doubt it. Just look at kids nowadays.Pay special attention to those children of the rich. Some can't even dress by themselves.

The world is complex and dangerous. Every adult knows it. But is it a reason for parents being over-protective? If a child never fail under protection, how is he supposed to take the failure when he's not protected anymore? More importantly, can one get any level of success without taking any risk? 

Decisions have to be made. Not by parents, but by the child himself.