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At 20, Londoner Ann Ingle fell madly in love with an Irish fellow she met on holiday in Cornwall. At the church to arrange their shotgun wedding, she discovered that he hadn't even told her his real name. Sixty-odd years later, Ann looks back on that first glorious fall, and in a series of essays considers what she has learned from the life that followed.

The bond between a first-born son and his mother is one that holds a special place within the tapestry of human experiences. It is a bond woven with threads of love, admiration, and gratitude—a bond that shapes and influences the lives of both mother and son in immeasurable ways.

How we parent our children will directly impact who they grow up to be. It will either encourage exploration of their own interests, instill fear of ever making the slightest mistakes, or result in an irresponsible way of living that they never take ownership of. There are many ways we can influence our children at any age. Chances are, you want your children to be decent human beings who grow into successful adults, but how do we know for certain that we are doing the best to make this possible?