Oh thanks man, such a great comment, heartfelt and personal. It means a lot.
I think you're right, about the fact my parents would be proud of the way I turned out and how I learned from all my fuckassery back in the day. I had a pretty decent upbringing, meaning my parents were mostly good role models and I was raised with good (family) values. I really looked forward to passing that on to my own but that wasn't to be. So, I'll be the bad-uncle to @smallsteps and let @tarazkp deal with it as the parent. Lol.
The values stuck
This is a good point and I'm really pleased you took the time to say it. It's is something I'll remember and use down the track, personally and with those I work with as mentor. It's an excellent point.
And lastly? Serves you right bro, your kids are giving you a taste of what you did...Well deserved probably. 😂
Hey, thanks man.
Haha, yeah. I think it's fair to say this is Karma 🙂
In all reality, if the children interrupting my sleep is my worst problem as a parent, I will consider my job as a success 👍 🙏
The best part about being "bad uncle" is that you get to be an influence on your niece's life (good or bad) and then just pass her back to @tarazkp! Also, you can still pass on the learnings and values from your parents- just like I'm sure @tarazkp is trying to do .. sometimes the crazy uncle (or aunt) can get through when the parents can't.
Cheers 🍻
"You know what Uncle @galenkp did? - Don't do that!"
Haha, yep karma indeed. Still, I'm sure you do a good job with them, the best you can.
Lucky for tarazkp he lives in Finland and I'm in Australia. The bad-uncle influence is passed on only via WhatsApp video chats...I do my utmost to instill bad habits in her that he'll have to break! 🤪
She's a good kid in truth, smart and cheeky. Like I was. Well, I was cheeky at least.