Since I don't personally have a role model in life and try to be a decent (1) person on the whole (2),

to feel
satisfied with how I live, my choice fell on a more general topic — parents as their children's role models.

More often than not (3), the first person, to whom a little kid looks up to (4), is their parent — be it a
mother or a father, birth or adoptive one. To my mind (5), it is a rather common experience when, being
really young, you tend to (6) copy what your beloved parent does, even say that in the future you will
follow in their footsteps (7) and do the same work. For me it was the exact case — admiring (8) my mum,
I liked to sit at her workplace and pretend that I was doing tasks similar to hers. Now I do realise that my
mother's job is VERY boring and I'm not capable of doing it without going insane from under stimulation
and sameness, but well, little me was feeling dedicated (9) to the idea.

Also who can deny that from an early age we attentively observe our parents' behaviour and soak the seen
and heard information in like sponges? After all, mimicry is a natural learning mechanism. And the impact
is quite immense (10) — whether it's on the way we communicate or handle unpleasant situations (11) and
stress. Children mirror their parents' behaviour. For instance, the way they deal with troubles gives
important lessons — if parents express a positive attitude in the face of difficulties, children are likely to
do the same. On the other hand, if parents feel distressed (12) and succumb to negativity, despair, it may
prevent their children from (13) developing healthy coping mechanisms.

Furthermore, parents play a crucial role in instilling values and ethical principles. Children adopt the moral
compass of their family while learning about honesty, how to empathise with somebody (14), and be more
compassionate (15). When parents continuously exhibit these virtues, they become an integral part of the
child's personal qualities (16). The phrase "actions speak louder than words" applies to parenting as well as
to everything else — setting a good example yourself is the key (17). Although because of my ADHD I've
got (18) a tendency (19) to lose my temper easily (20), still I will always try my best to hold back till the
very end and apologise if the outburst caused a row (21) with someone — all thanks to the influence of my
mum's kind character and doing. Yes, she made a fuss of me (22) and therefore didn't scold me enough
when it was necessary, letting little Anastasia become quite a spoiled kid, but the kindness she bore inside
and showed the world made me develop it too, against all the odds (23).

And as for relationships, parents shape (24) their children's understanding of love, respect, and
communication. The dynamics between parents as spouses serve as a template for how relationships
should function. Children, who were shown healthy marriages, are inclined to replicate the loving
atmosphere and recognise when they are not treated right. And vice versa, those witnessing toxic and even
abusive behaviour, may have a hard time (25) making positive connections (26) and are prone to falling
victims of cruelty again.

Parents are the primary architects of their children's personalities, serving as role models who,
understandably (27), impact the whole trajectory of their lives. With a range from guiding to find an area
the child enjoys and is talented in, showing a sense of belonging (28) and helping develop a certain attitude
towards education to quite literally passing on their own character traits and beliefs, the influence is
undoubtedly profound. Being mindful of their demeanour and acknowledging the weight of it is vital for
parents — young humans are perceptive, and the most subtle cues can leave lasting impressions. Being a
good example (29) of an honest and happy member of society requires self-awareness and constant
personal improvement, which is not a simple duty, but, I believe, a one worth the effort just to see your
daughter or son succeed and proudly say that it was you who taught them the critical lessons.