AnalysisProving their autonomy in order to have self-worth
Proving their autonomy and self-worth
Proving their self-worth by being independent
Proving their self-control to their father
Father challenges them to be independent
Father challenges their power
Father is tough
Father is impervious
Proving their self-worth by being autonomous
Proving their self-control to find the essence of life
Proving their autonomy in order to have self-worth
They have to prove their autonomy in order to have self-worth. Being autonomous is proving that they are worth something. They have the feeling that they have to prove that they are master of themselves. They do dangerous and challenging things to prove that they have self-control.
Proving their self-control to their fatherThey want to prove their independence to their father. They want to show him that they are worthy of his approval and appreciation. Their father is often a person who is very tough and asks them to do tough things. Their father can really "throw them to the wolves". By showing their courage in dangerous situations they are worth their father's appreciation. They can have a father that challenges them to do outstanding things. Their father can be quite tough, pushing them to the limits of their power.
Father is toughTheir father is often a tough guy, doing all kinds of dangerous things. He will never show his insecurity. Their father looks unassailable, someone with courage in all situations. He has built a wall around him that's impervious. It's an armor, that he wears with honor or sadness. But he doesn't show his inner side.
Proving their self-control to find the essence of life
They can also go the spiritual path, following meditation, yoga, gurus or the kabbala. There too they want to prove that they are worth it. They are tough on themselves. They see the spiritual path as an initiation, as a challenge that one has to go for. They want to find the essence of life, the real meaning of the world and creation.