Well last time I thought about Colin Farrell, I pictured him drunk snorting a line of coke at a bar, then punching a guy in the face. Not that I didn't think that he was cool and tough, but maybe not quite what I was. Now my perspective on him has changed. He has a 4-year old son with Angelman Syndrome, which apparently is a developmental disorder with symptoms such as the kid just learned how to walk. Colin is clearly very proud and dedicated, and this quote stood out to me:
Farrell, who has reportedly introduced James to his current girlfriend, Dublin college student Muireann McDonnell, believes his job is to help his son achieve his "individual potential" and be "as happy as he can be." (full article here)
Helping our children reach their individual potential and be as happy as they can be should be all of our mission. It should not be reserved for children with special needs, nor for rich celebrities. As a parent, this is perhaps our one job - to maximize the enjoyment our children get out of life and enforce their ability to set and meet goals that are right for them. Whether that is to be President of the US, win a Nobel prize, or just be able to cook a meal for themselves.
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