In a short but lovely interview with the Author David Nicholls (of One Day fame) he said something that struck me.

“There’s a line in One Day where Dexter says that he wishes he could give Em the gift of confidence, which is something a friend of mine said to me then.” via

I wish I had that gift, I often see that you either have it or not.

I think my kids are a little better than me, but if this would be a gift I could give them then I would.