If My Child Had My Traits, Would They Be Exceptional?

Children are often seen as the pride of their parents, a reflection of their upbringing, values, and even personality. Every parent dreams of raising children who will grow up to be exceptional, setting good examples in society, and making a positive impact. But have you ever paused to think: if your child inherits your traits, would they stand out for the right reasons?

Hello amazing readers, it's a good day to talk about this topic as we expand our knowledge day by day. In this post, I will share with you and help you reflect on the qualities I would love my children to inherit from me. At the end of the blog, you can join me in a conversation in the comment section and let's discuss some of the things you found interesting in what I said.

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If you had the opportunity to handpick their traits, behaviors, and even their physical and genetic makeup, what would you choose? Let's dive into this thoughtful and exciting conversation.

Growing up as a kid, I gave my mom a lot of trouble because I was a stubborn child and the bitter truth was that her training method made me more stubborn. At any little thing, I was getting the belt or being yelled at but I kept asking myself, was I really stubborn or was it learned?

There were some traits or characters I exhibited while growing up I wouldn't want to see them in my child or children. Growing up has made me reflect on most of my actions, which has now made me a better person. Can a person be a better person right from their childhood? Yes, I believe so, and this is why we are talking about this topic.

Every parent dreams of raising a child who shines in society, one who is kind, wise, confident, and a positive influence on others. I would like to raise children like this, but do I have this trait? Yes.

I often think about the kind of child I’d love to raise. If I had the power to select my child’s genetic and behavioral traits, I’d like to choose values from myself and those of my wife, too, and that's because I grew up with some traits I wouldn't want to see in my kids. I will choose traits like kindness, resilience, integrity, smartness, honesty, boldness, and emotional intelligence. These are some of the trait I would like to see in my child.

Physically, I hope they carry my healthy genes so I don't fall sick. My handsome face, my eyes, my smile, my hair growth, and my height because I am very tall. I want a child who is thoughtful like myself and doesn't wait for a push before they take the initiative to do things.

I have been proactive since I was a child, and I would want my child to be like that too.

No one is perfect, which means if I give them all of my good traits, how will they learn from mistakes? Yes, I have made some bad decisions and good decisions, which have made me the better version of myself.

If I have a child right now that is a perfect reflection of myself, the truth is that I wouldn't be happy because I am pushing to be a better version of myself. So, answer me this question: if your child were a reflection of you, what kind of person would they be?

Thanks for reading. My name is Fashtioluwa.

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