I wish my parents had shown me their dental problems and given me very intelligent warnings about keeping my
teeth. But they didn't. Neither did my grandparents, aunts, uncles, school teachers, boy scout leaders, church pastor, best friends, favorite tv shows, etc, etc. What my mother did do for the family was keep the kitchen cupboard stocked with cookies, famous cereals, ice cream in the freezer, a different cake every week with sugary icing, and chocolate rabbits for Easter.