Thank you for sharing, Shangrala. I found this article interesting:http://news.softpedia.com/news/Our-P...rs-28413.shtml

Too, "A long-term child development study shows that by three years old, it is possible to predict the adult he or she will become." Others opine that the influence of peers on personality is greater than that of parents.

What I thank my parents for is instilling in me the importance of honesty, a work ethic, compassion and perseverance. They also showed me that there are many bumps in the road. They did what they had to do and moved on.

I did not learn as quickly as I might have; nonetheless, I am still learning.