A parent’s job is to create a legacy for their children that affords them the opportunity to walk through this life with respect and dignity, free of the shame of their parents’ dysfunction. We are not to sabotage their growth and mar their futures.
Guns, mistresses, come-ups and jump-offs threaten not only the athlete, but all of those around them whose care they are entrusted with. Co-signing illicit behavior and deplorable relationships puts a fraudulent seal on your child’s future and exposes them to a life fraught with trouble and strife. It is tantamount to cursing their destinies.
When the flame of fame flickers and your shelf life has expired, don’t impose disappointment and difficulty on your children. Allow them to remember you in your greatness and be even prouder of your humanity.
