Influence, when not abused, can ignite the change that a generation aspires to produce. Growth blossoms and knowledge is enhanced when leadership is valued and respected. If one is unsatisfied with the direction that a person or large group of folks are heading- whether younger or older- then act prudently to display the behavior that an individual desires to be reflected back at them.

One of my brothers is married and has two children. This is his youngest son, Peyton. When my nephews and potential future nieces mature my desire is to have them recollect "Auntie Em; the auntie who taught me about Jesus!" I started teaching him these phrases about a year ago...