they have had
major influence on myself and still do. especially since I still live with em, too
like many ohers, some stuff i ignore 100%, some stuff I'm their twin, yadyadayada. what i hope to get and be when i am a father is most of their patience with puting up with 3 kids, one his whole life (me), and not killing any of us.
i just don't want to be as protective as they are........
oh..... though i'm a Christian, my kids WILL be exposed to culure and religionS. i never, ever want my child to be a closed book or be ignorant of religions and other's culture.
that was my biggest gripe most of my teen years. i've always had an imense interest with demonology and five years ago i could have told you anything about any religion.
main thing above all others is to be a GOOD parent. love the kids, be their friend, but be their PARENT. know when being their pal is a no-no.
when i have a kid i'll probably chhange every idea i have. so shrug