We always believe in the saying that children are the better versions of their parents.
But it is also correct to say that parents are the inspiration and role models of their children.
Kids usually look up to their mother or father. They see their mom as the greatest giver and guiding light while their father is their super hero and defender.
Meet Ron, a 35-year old father of five from R. Castillo Street, Davao City, who makes skateboarding a bonding activity with his kids.
Ron said he started his love affair with the skateboard 17 years ago when the sport broke out mainstream through ESPN’s X Games.
After seeing their father did the kick turn, the tic-tac, the basic ollie and all the other skateboard tricks, Lorraine, a 12-year student, and Logan, a five-year old boy, were inspired and fell in love with the sport. They eventually picked up skateboarding as well.
Both kids said they want to follow the footsteps of their fath
er. They want to perfect the tricks and become world-class skateboarders.
Ron uttered that at first he just allowed his kids to play with skateboard to discourage them from spending too much time with gadgets but since he saw the potential of Lorraine and Logan, he teaches them techniques to sharpen their skills.
Ron wishes that one day his children fulfill the dream he wasn’t able to realize, that is to be a successful and internationally acclaimed skater.
The father of the next Tony Hawk or Alexis Sablone, Ron said, it’s not a bad idea at all.
