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Who do you spend the most time with?
I spend most of my time at home with my lovely daughter—we both work from home, so our days often overlap. One of our favorite parts of the day is sitting down for lunch together. We share not only food, but great conversations.
My daughter is a wonderful conversationalist—knowledgeable, curious, and deeply thoughtful. She’s not afraid to share her unfiltered opinions, and sometimes that leads to a spirited debate between us. One of the things she believes strongly is that we are the result of how we were raised. I see things a little differently.
For example, one day we were watching as a woman in a wheelchair was being helped off an elevator. A young lady was holding the door open for her. Just then, a man—maybe in his early thirties—rushed out past the woman in the wheelchair without acknowledging her or even saying thank you. My daughter remarked, “If no one ever taught him to hold the door or be considerate, how would he know?” She sees this kind of behavior as a direct reflection of upbringing.
I see it another way. Yes, our parents shape us, but as adults, we have the power—and responsibility—to choose who we become and how we treat others.
Despite our differences in opinion, I deeply value the time we spend together. My daughter is adventurous, compassionate, considerate, and undeniably brilliant. She challenges me, teaches me, and brings joy to my every day.
Your Turn:
Who do you spend the most time with—and how has it shaped you?
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