A parent may pick the thorns from the bouquet of roses for their child, and show them only the beautiful petals. However, at one point in life, the child will realise that the world isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Sooner or later, they will have to face the real-world. Disappointments, difficulties, and unfair situations will cross their paths and not every time parents will be around. This is why children must not only be protected with love, but also with the wisdom to handle the real world. Here are eight real-world truths every parent should teach their child before life teaches them the hard way.