This is a touchy subject for me, because I am always worried about what bad habits my child picks up from other people and what he’s learning in general from others. I know I’m not perfect and sometimes he hears things or I say things that I shouldn’t say. Everyone makes mistakes, but what kind of influence does it have on him when he hears me say cuss words and stuff like that? I always wonder. The worst influence on my son, in my honest opinion, is my step-dad. He calls him Grandpa, and for all intents and purposes he is, but I just don’t agree with some of the things that comes out of his mouth and the way he acts. He says “faggot” and “bitch” alot. I try to correct him, but he’s one of those people who fails to see that they are doing anything wrong. I don’t appreciate the way he acts and what he’s teaching my son. I don’t know how to get it through to him, but I also emphasize to my son that the way his grandpa acts is completely wrong and that he shouldn’t act that way. He says he knows and he understands, but still.

I also wonder what kind of influence other children have on my child. I mean when you aren’t around you really don’t know what’s said and done. Eric usually tells me stuff, but sometimes I know he tells half truths or outright lies. I understand that he doesn’t want his mommy to know everything, but I don’t like the changes. I guess it’s him growing up, though. He’s not going to stay a baby forever.. although I wish he could.