What Qualities Would You Wish Your Child to Posses?
Self-respect, strong family ties, and a sense of humor are the foremost qualities my child will have. Even though there are many more qualities I would want my child to posses, these qualities are the most important to me. Why do I choose self-respect? As someone once said, "Not respecting yourself is the same as committing suicide at a slow rate." Self-respect is important for a child to have because without self-respect they will feel lost in the world and not have a sense of worth. This confidence lets them be who they want to be, allowing them to have no limits in life and no boundaries; the sky is the limit. From reading Joan Didion's essay "On Self-Respect," my child will get a good sense of what self-respect is, and not confuse it with being good looking, smart, athletic, etc. By respecting who they are, they will be able to love themselves and prevail over any obstacles no matter how difficult they may seem. Furthermore they will also grow to love every part of themse
lves as Alice Walker did in her essay, "Beauty: When the Other Dancer Is the Self." In addition, from self-respect comes respect for other individuals. They will respect who the individual is no matter how different he or she may seem and not be so quick to judge. My child will treat every person the same way they would want to be treated, especially family members. If there is one thing that I learned from the tragic events of 9/11, it is that one should not take life for granted. Life should not be taken for granted because you can never foretell what events may occur in the near future. There is always the possibility of being diagnosed with a terminal illness or encountering a fatal accident. I believe it is important to have a positive attitude towards life's challenges. Viewing everything from an optimistic perspective, including having a sense of humor, allows one to persevere and see the glass half full rather than half empty. Carpe diem, or seize the day, is the
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