See? Babies are just like broccoli

A gardener.

"The one who follows the seasons; weathers frightful storms; uses the elements of fire, earth, air and water; cultivates; sows; weeds; prunes; stakes; and reaps.

"As mothers and fathers we must be clear about our individual responsibilities as the gardeners of our sons. We must be in tune with the seasons of their lives. We must know how to aim the sun's ferocious light to help them find their inner guidance system of feeling, thinking, and self-direction. We must learn the gentle art of cultivating their souls. We must be explicit and united concerning the ideals and values we sow in their imaginations. We must be free to water and nurture them well with love, and to weed out our own frustrations and anger. We must be strong and kind, committed to staying connected with our sons, no matter what conditions their wild growth might create. We must prune and stake their fragile growth carefully yet firmly, using appropriate fencing. We must be confident, in the face of their fiercest storms and most aggressive outbursts, that deep roots are forming."

From Raising a Son by Don & Jeanne Elium