Quote by Anthony Kiedis
As a father now, I wouldn't do what my dad did, because it left me feeling emotionally unstable as a kid. But he didn't do the things he did out of selfishness or malice.
Summary
This quote reflects the speaker's realization that they would not repeat the parenting mistakes of their own father. Despite their negative experience and subsequent emotional instability during childhood, they acknowledge that their father's actions were not driven by selfishness or malice. This suggests that the father's intentions were perhaps well-meaning, even though the resulting impact was detrimental. The quote highlights the speaker's growth in understanding and empathy towards their father's actions while expressing their commitment to providing a different parental approach for their own children.