Well I defintely don't have it 'together' but I do analize this stuff a lot because I want to make sure he grows up to be a proper young man. I'm lucky his mommy is there, she's the parent really, I'm the pushover. :)
The most important thing a child needs is a good example. My father worked three jobs, but he taught me so much about being an honest, hard-working, respectful human being. God rest his soul!