What's often hidden in the father you always find clearly in the son

Or something like that.
Personality and inspiration
As a parent you always try and find a way to raise your children the best way you can for them to grow up and become grownups.
It's a fine balance act and most of us are on a weekly basis pushed out of balance by other parents, older family,  our inner search,  our memories and beliefs our right and wrong.  We often miss the full picture the one that it purely based on the children potential of growth