On this day I wish my Son a Happy 9th Birthday. I wish him of many Happy Birthdays to come. I teach my son things he will learn in everyday life. I do not teach him hate, religion, or things that may influence his mind in a way that he may disagree once he is older. I teach him to follow his own mind and be strong on his values and choices of life. My son likes Republican's he has been this way since he was 7 and no way will I ever change his mind. I do know he is not old enough to know of what really is going on, but I do think he is in knowledge of History of things to his teachings of what has passed and what is to come so far.I try to instill him about everything of history on all parties good and bad. I don't try to change his frame of mind on what he think is righteous to him. I want my Son to follow his mind and think strongly for himself. My Father never influenced me, he sent me and my brother's to a Baptist Church and I also went to Catholic Churches, I visited many Religion Churches to see what is the Difference, I learned of religion from many people. It was my choice to follow Baptist because I felt they seem to judge no one and asked no one to follow them if they didn't truly believe this is the path for them. I will do same for my SON in every pathway of his life. My son actually wanted McCain to win, not once did I influence his mind to say this guy is not it. I did research with him and I showed him things on both side of the gate. I'm not a democrat or republican, or independent I am a American first. My son does know he is of Italian,Black,French,Indian, nationality. That is what he need to know most important, where is he from and who is his ancestors. All that other stuff is something he will grow to know and will make his own mind up. As in saying this I hope other's will treat their children and will allow their child to follow there own path and not guide them toward what they think is right for them or what the PARENT believe in. Manner's is most important and learning to respect all is also important in guiding your child towards these things in this way. I try to be the best parent I can be. That's part of what I can do beside providing a safe home and make sure he has his nutrition for a strong mind. That's My Birthday wish for my son which is be all you can be and make sure he is looking to having a great FUTURE.