Experiential Learning

We all keep hearing of the aphorisms for “Learning from our experiences and those of others”- which holds true. Based on few recent events, i strongly feel that it is also important for each one of us to learn from what mistakes our parents did/ dint do. While i am not denying the circumstances under which some decisions were taken or considered appropriate- the relevance in later part of life is very important to miss. But how many parents openly accept/reveal the learnings in front of their kids? Many fear criticism, degradation of themselves in front of their offsprings and avoid such topics. But having born to my parents, i have surely learnt that such openness, makes kids more open and receiving and precocious, which is a boon later on...