Hey Kubby 👋
After reflecting on your post...
I think not having my dad around when I was young, has certainly made me appreciate the relationship I have with my mother.
Idolisation and respect can also come from a third party, and I’m a big fan of the big brother or sister model in society.
With no kids of my own, I find being there to help support someone is a great feeling when you can make a difference.
It’s something that really helped me when I was younger, and now I have the ability to give back.
I don’t spend time thinking about the kids I might have down the track.
In saying this, I do keep a positive outlook of being able to help shape young lives for the better.
It doesn’t even matter if we weren’t cut from the same cloth, as long as I can be a good influence.
You said it all. Having the ideal family is t always reality, but choosing to mentor others from our own experience still shapes the principles of family that people need. You will be a great dad one day, because your a great big brother now, because you invest in people’s lives, and because you are initial about guarding/shaping friendships. :D