Being a human being is hard. Being responsible for other human beings is even harder. It would seem to me that you cannot pick your children as much as children cannot pick their parents. We all just get stuck with what we get! I know that sounds horrible to say, but it is true.
If I could have picked my parents, (I am however satisfied with what I got stuck with. :) I would have picked parents with the following things in mind.
1. My parents would be somewhat hip to the younger generation.
2. My parents would allow me to be who I am, and accept me no matter what faults I may have.
3. It would be nice if my parents made a good deal of money. And were generous with it.
4. I would like parents who suported my endeavors and pushed me to be a better kid and eventually a great adult!
5. I would want them to insist on me taking excellent care of my teeth and gums. I will need them for a lifetime.
6. I would like my friends to think I have great parents.
7. My parents would always be there to help pick me up when I fall down. Sometimes even adhering a band-aid to an owie.
8. They would teach me how to be a great friend to anyone looking for friendship.
9. Right from wrong is a good lesson for my parents to teach me. I hope they do that.
10. School always seems more important to parents than to kids until it's too late. My parents will make me realize this in kindergarten.
11. Mom and Dad will not shy from the embarrasing conversations. I don't want to be a parent while I am still a kid.
12. My Father will teach me to respect women.
13. My Mother will teach me what to look for in a wife.
14. Both parents will stay up late to wait for me to get home from my first date. I will be home on time because they
told me to.
15. My parents will live long lives to see me accomplish all of the things they hoped I would. I will give them
grandchildren in return.
16. My Mom and Dad will always love me even when I am being a self-centered, egotistical, greedy little shit.
17. My parents will ALWAYS say apology accepted.
I love you Alex. Even when I don't like your behavior.