I have a 3yo and a 1yo. Both boys. My mom was a single mom and raise me and my brother. I called her a few months back and just said “thank you”. She did so much for us and worked so hard and we never appreciated it growing up. We couldn’t appreciate it. We were selfish kids. All kids are. That’s not a failing on a kid’s part, that’s just part of growing up. You realize empathy and how to put yourself in someone else’s shoes when you get older, it’s just a part of life. I’m so thankful I had my mom growing up and I’m doing everything I can to be a good dad, even though I know they won’t appreciate it until later.