1) No one told you to NOT obey the rules met to guide you
2) No where is it a rule that says that your parent has to take responsibility for your mistakes
3) Mistakes are nothing to be proud of
In conclusion, the road less traveled and usually the easier & more prosperous road is the road of the rule follower. They are usually named the golden child, the favorite or the chosen one by their siblings. But since they followed the rules ... in their life ...
THE CHOSEN SHALL ASCEND