In 1900.............

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In 1900, fathers prayed their children would learn English.

Today, fathers pray their children will speak English.

In 1900, if a father put a roof over his family's head, he was a success.

Today, it takes a roof, deck, pool, and 4-car garage. And that's just the

vacation home.

In 1900, a father waited for the doctor to tell him when the baby arrived.

Today, a father must wear a smock, know how to breathe, and make sure film is in

the video camera.

In 1900, fathers passed on clothing to their sons.

Today, kids wouldn't touch Dad's clothes if they were sliding naked down an

icicle.

In 1900, fathers could count on children to join the family business.

Today, fathers pray their kids will soon come home from college long enough to

teach them how to work the computer and set the VCR.

In 1900, fathers pined for old country Romania, Italy, or Russia.

Today, fathers pine for old country Hank .

In 1900, fathers shook their children gently and whispered, " Wake up, it's time

for school. "

Today, kids shake their fathers violently at 4 a.m., shouting: " Wake up, it's

time for hockey practice. "

In 1900, a father came home from work to find his wife and children at the

supper table.

Today, a father comes home to a note: " Jimmy's at baseball, 's at

gymnastics, I'm at gym, Pizza in fridge. "

In 1900, fathers and sons would have heart-to-heart conversations while fishing

in a stream.

Today, fathers pluck the headphones off their sons' ears and shout, " WHEN YOU

HAVE A MINUTE.. "

In 1900, a father gave a pencil box for Christmas, and the kid was all smiles.

Today, a father spends $800 at Toys 'R' Us, and the kid screams: " I wanted

Sega! "

~ " We all take different paths in life, but no matter where we go, we take a

little of each other everywhere. " ~

~ " If I could reach up and hold a star for every time you've made me smile, the

entire evening sky would be in the palm of my hand. "