Too much pressure is put on us at times regarding what other people think we owe them. We do not owe others anything and it should not be expected of us that we do. As parents it is our privilege to bring life into the world, and it should be our joy to endeavour to help the young ones grow and become the future adults. Of course, it would be wonderful if the time and effort that we spend is recognised. As with friends and acquaintances it is nice if they appreciated the actions we take for their welfare. However, in offering to become involved within the lives of others is just that an offering and should come with no emotional price attached. Owing comes with expectation of something to be returned, offering is a gift in itself.