Parenting is an incredibly important responsibility and so we wanted to get a conversation going with input from parents in the community. We asked them: what is the most important thing you’ve done as a parent? We’ve highlighted some of the responses below.

Alyson Flack

My eight-year-old son is growing up watching something I never saw modeled at his age—that you can pursue your dreams at any stage in life, even when the odds feel stacked against you. He’s learning that there’s no expiration date on ambition, no single “right” path, and that choosing an unconventional route can be just as meaningful—if not more so—than following the expected script. Read More>>

Elizabeth Cannon

As a parent, one of the most important things that I try to do daily is to model the characteristics and qualities that I hope they will learn to value as individuals. It’s so easy as a parent to get caught up in the trap of “because I said so” while simultaneously modeling behaviors that are the opposite of how we expect them to behave. A big part of what I’m hoping to model to my children is the importance of hard work and self control. Read More>>

Gen Li

Because my wife left suddenly, my three-year-old child lost his mother. So I think it is important to stay healthy and tell white lies, so that children can be full of hope for the world. Read More>>