I wish ...

[Qso]

My MA class was canceled the other day, but i and other students didn't feel like going home yet.

So we decided to have a cup of hot tea as it was -20C (-4F) outside.

There's one kid in our group who really likes me, wants to spar and train with me all the time.

I must say i enjoy teaching him stuff and i've spent quite some time with him before our MA classes

playing around and such. Well i bought him a big cup of tea and we were having a good time chatting.

Then suddenly he looked at me with his big round eyes and said ... "I wish you were my father!"

That took me by surprise, I was completely speachless. A weird but warm rush ran through my body.

I've never felt that before...

I'm 24 and haven't really thought of having a baby yet and that kiddo is 9 years old. Has anyone

else had similar experiences ?

Edited February 10, 2006 by Qso

[dippedappe]

Nope, never. Apparently you are a nice guy. I have been looking for a good friend who also do Martial Arts, that I can train with and have a real friendship with. I guess I envy that guy you know. Of cause your situation is a bit different from my wishes, since that guy is 9 and you are 24

[marie curie]

I used to work with children a lot and have been involved with menoring programs and stuff, so yeh. It is great that you two enjoy each other!!! One thought, though, kids tend to ideal-ize anyone they look up to that much. It may be good to let him know that you are human and make mistakes too, and if he does that you won't think less of him. Thats just one thing I've picked up Have fun with your buddy!

[aefibird]

Feel proud that you're obviously so much of a great role model to this kid! That's a good thing to be - children really do need positive role models in their lives, of all shapes and sizes.

[jaymac]

That is awesome. I have had a few students say similar things. It makes me feel good and then it makes me feel old.