As WebMD suggests, karma is the law of cause and effect. By creating "good causes" through mindful parenting and self-love, you seed a new, healthier foundation for the next generation. The Freedom on the Other Side
Repressed emotions stay in the family line. By allowing yourself to cry, rage, or grieve, you are processing "karmic debt" so your children don't have to.
Clearing family karma is rarely easy, and it might even upset family members who aren't ready to change. But as you heal yourself, the healing often ripples outward. You may find that your relationships become lighter, your heart opens, and for the first time, you feel like the author of your own life.