We all carry traits that were shaped by the way we were raised.
Some lessons stay with us for life, and without even realising it, we begin passing them on to our own children.
One trait I am especially proud of is respect.
It was something my parents drilled into me and my siblings from a young age.
It shaped how we carried ourselves, how we spoke to people, and how we approached the world.
In a time where genuine respect is becoming less common, I want my daughter to see it lived out daily.
One simple rule I hold onto, for example, is calling someone on their birthday.
Not a message.
Not a tag.
A call.
To me, that call shows appreciation, connection, and intention.
Technology makes communication effortless, but it can also remove the human element if we let it.
As parents, we get to decide which traits continue into the next generation.
Some we inherited.
Some we rebuilt.
Some we want to strengthen with intention.