Watching My Children Grow

The influence has to come from some where! It's when the influence is carried through that shows the real success.

In my opinion or at least under my roof, it starts when your children are born. Leading my boys and showing them right from wrong has always been a major role for me, as a father. I strongly believe that the parents are the main role model for their children, as much as we may not believe that at times....! There will be many influences, good and bad, but with a good strong consistent upbringing, it will lead to a concrete foundation.

My oldest son has made me a very proud father. This past year in school he has shown me what he truly posses inside. Brandon received three awards during the year end school awards presentation, first, a citizenship award, second, leader in the recycling program and, third, a Little Brother Big Brother Mentorship award. The personal qualities which each of these awards represent are all representative of what my son has surrounded himself with and what we as parents have stressed to be qualities of a model citizen.

Leading by example initially comes from the parents, not that I want to take credit for my sons accomplishments, but there are many who chose not to guide their children with the thought that they are the future. As parents and people who are guiding and shaping the future, it is our responsibility to make positive change through our actions and see that it is followed through.

Brandon is a prime example of progressive positive change. He has made me very proud as a father and his guide.

Darcy Regier, Silent River Kung Fu, UBBT, Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada.