My kids are older. Never seem to actually listen to what I say, however, I often see that they act the way I do. I am proud of them.

The world is facing a spiritual crisis. The exact nature of every problem has a spiritual solution. The spiritual message is: Surrender to win. " Take my will and my life and show me how to live" The cultural message is " Never surrender, we control every aspect of our lives"

Aging or Maturing? I word I think of is wisdom. Our elders used to be wise. They taught the young and were well respected. Without wise teachers students( children) will never mature..

Sounds like you're a great Dad