The Inherent Traits I Got.

They say charity begins at home and the first place of learning for a child is from the parents at home. It is why inculcating good morals into the lives of kids is so crucial to keep them in balance when they are outside. Children are known to be good observers as they learn by doing mostly. Growing up, I have learnt so much from my parents that I have decided to pass on to my kids some of them because, you know, no human being is perfect, we have flaws in us. The statement that traits are inherent naturally is something of fact, though one may not know at first, it starts shooting out that will make one say "You act like your dad or mom"

I have known my Dad to be this gentle and humble man that sometimes, I get mad at him when he bows to greet those younger than him. This act doesn't bother him as he always greets everyone that passes by or he meets on his way, both young and old ones. I have on several occasions told him the young ones are supposed to be greeting and not him doing that as it is a sign of respect from young ones to the elderly ones, he would smile and tell me it doesn't matter who did it first. When I saw I couldn't stop him, I started doing the same too. This trait has made it easier for me to do because it is something I have started with from a young age. I greet everyone not regarding one's age or position and that goes with a smile as I would respectfully bow and kneel where necessary.

I can greet as many times daily as my friends would ask if greeting doesn't get me tired, I told them it is something I do easily. There was a time I travelled for some weeks and when I returned and decided to get something at the market, there were people who kept asking if I travelled because they noticed I wasn't around as they believed if I passed through the market, I will greet as many people as I can including those I do not know.

Dad is so much a giver and so generous with everything he has. He doesn't mind giving his last kobo on him and it is what I am happy doing today. Also, he loves kids a lot. No wonder my love for children cannot be fathomed. When he sees kids around, he happily plays and jokes with them. A lover of children I would call him. His gentleness, generosity, loving and kind traits are what I got from this man and would happily transfer them to my kids because these are traits that give one peace. With me practising these traits, my life has been amazing and I have not encountered any trouble whatsoever.

Now to my mom. A strong woman. A submissive woman to the core. If there was one trait I got from my mom, it was her submission as a wife to her husband. In my past relationships, I exercised this trait, even though the guys could not value it. My childhood and best friend told me one day that the man who would tie the knot with me someday would be lucky to have me and I know that myself. Thanks to my mom who passed this trait on to her children.

My mom surrendered herself to respect my Dad and I watched her doing this with ease which has made me decide to continue this trait when I get married and also to teach my kids why it is important to be submissive to one's partner irrespective of who they are. She was always gentle when in hot arguments with my Dad and would not flare up in the presence of her children which they would resolve within themselves without us knowing about it.

There would surely be arguments in marriage but it is important not to have such in the presence of kids as they easily observe and grow up with such a nature. I would want to pass on this trait to my future kids too because it is necessary to keep the home going smoothly and well.

_{Both images belongs to me}