My son, he is the reason I got involved. It's been a joy to be around him and teach him the stuff that I know, and to the other kids as well. When he started playing I wanted to be involved in his hockey career. It's a lot of fun for both of us.
Interpretation
The quote expresses the joy and fulfillment found in being involved in a child's life and supporting their interests.
Mario Lemieux reflects on the happiness he experiences in participating in his son's hockey journey. The quote highlights the profound bond between a parent and child, emphasizing the joy of sharing experiences and imparting knowledge, not only to one's own child but also to others. It underscores the importance of parental involvement in a child's activities and the mutual enjoyment that comes from such engagement.
In practice
In a speech at a community event celebrating youth sports.
I have two main reasons for retiring. The first is I can no longer play at a level I was accustomed to in the past. That has been very, very frustrating to me throughout this past year. The second one is realizing my health, along with my family, is the most important thing in the world.
Hockey is a tough, physical game, and it always should be.
Every day is a great day for hockey.
When my mother left home, her family sat shivah for her, more because my father was not Jewish than because he was black.
Tell your kids you love them as much as you possibly can, because you're not promised one second to the next.
My mother was a powerful influence. She made me toe the line. If I didn't have a perfect report card, she showed her disappointment.
Be at your mother’s feet and there is the Paradise.
I know how sobering and exhausting parenthood is. But the reality is that our children's future depends on us as parents. Because we know that the first years truly last forever.
Your children are not your children, they come through you, but they are life itself, wanting to express itself.
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