The influence that I have on my environment is the growth and development of my children. The sole purpose of life is to love, nurture and protect them. The world revolves around my children. The sun would not shine if they were gone. Every move that I make is to improve and touch their lives. I try to teach my children right from wrong, just as my parents taught me. I have started my education …showed first 75 words of 815 total…

…showed last 75 words of 815 total…in strengthening my children's self-esteem by treating them respectfully, taking their views and opinions seriously, and expressing appreciation to them. I can help my children develop and maintain a healthy self-esteem. During times of disappointment or crisis, my children's weakened self-esteem can be strengthened when I let them know that my love and support remain unchanged. I hope that they can give the love and respect to one another, as I have given to them.