When I was a kid I had a decent relationship with my Dad. That’s not really the case anymore, but every once in a while I catch myself doing things my Dad use to do. It’s really a pretty creepy thing when I catch myself doing certain things he would do. I tell some of my jokes the same way, I’m sarcastic JUST like he was, and I definitely have most of the same facial expressions as he did. Now, let me tell you, I have never intended on being anything like my Father what so ever for a number of reasons but it seems that that isn’t really in my control. I am still my Father’s son, and over the past 20 years I inevitably picked up some habits and idiosyncrasies (whether good or bad) from him.

Your kids see you. They pick up on how you see the world. They catch on to how you make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and how you talk to people, and how you love on them. I’m sure plenty of you picked up a thing or two from your parents along your journey. Your kids will learn a TON from you: whether it’s how to pay their bills, mow a lawn, or tell a joke. The things they learn from you they will take with them forever, for better or for worse. Take some time every once in a while and teach them on purpose. Love on them. Show them how you pay bills. Tell a funny joke. You’d be surprised how well they remember them 20 years from now.

Bradley Brittain

Fuse Junior High Intern