I know somewhere in the world there is a father who really really regrets stepping out on his kid right now. You see when they grow up, whether you're there or not... They are going to do things that will make you proud. But only that feeling of proudness which was ordained to go to you, is not going to fly up and smack you in the face. Instead it will be regret, shame, and disgust as you realize that you had nothing to do with the success of making a wonderful child.