What any parent would do for their child

Our columnist and her parents on holiday in South Korea last year. Her dad is an astute reader of people, especially the longings of his daughter's heart.

Parents want the best for their children, from indulging their heart’s desires to doing all they can to keep them safe – no matter how much the sacrifice.

There's this unassuming little stall in my neighbourhood, right next to an Indian newspaper vendor, manned by a sweet-faced young woman with big doll-like eyes, bright red lipstick and pink headscarf.