I would say to hold on to even your "common dates", after the smoke clears every one will look around and find they aren't so common any more.
Duke, I can't answer that question because it's an open ended answer. However I will say this. It's the values, morals, responsibilities that I will try to instill in my child like my father did to me and let him make his own choices. I would love to have my son have things that I never had before and only wish that he will have a better life than I. Does money make life better? No but it sure does help make it easier! My wish for my son is to hope that he chooses an education and career that will make him happy. I just need to make sure that I am the father figure in his life that will keep him on the right path. Hope that clarifies for you, -Shrek