Commitment of a Parent

In the face of my children, who reflect my strengths and weaknesses to the T,

I take this stand:
I am committed to face my issues as they arise. In this commitment I
constantly look for evidence of issues that need attending to. I do this at my
own capacity, being merciful on past, present and future self. I cannot
promise to eliminate all faults and errors. But:
I promise to do everything humanly possible to stay flexible although as I
grow older I tend to harden in certain ruts. I'm trying with all my might to
prepare the bed that I have to lie in agreeable to my children, who will have
to live and put up with me. In turn I command respect on their part that they
will let me stay out of bed for as long as possible.
This is what my parents have done for me and I cannot help but do the same
for my children. If my children have any qualms about the example I set, then
they are free to do better. Fly, baby, fly, higher than ever before.
The next Generation:

to be continued...