Demonstrations of Anger
It is impossible to know how much we influence our children but suffice it to say, we do. It happens in a subtle way and often goes unnoticed. It manifests itself in ways impossible to see let alone count. It can be viewed in the way we dress, the way we live, our political or religious beliefs. Sometimes it can be found in a our very personalities. I suppose it is the old nature vs. nurture argument. Nature creates the canvas of what we are yet it is our lives and those around us that paint upon it. There is a lot of good about me. I am a kind person and I care for those around me. I am spiritual and intellectual. I am reflective and sometimes funny. I can be creative and intense. I love the natural world and I try to live life as positive and accepting as I can be. While these are the traits I hope my child finds in himself there are others I hope he will not. I curse myself when they creep out and wish I had kept them hidden away. I grew up with a stepfather who lov