Both mine have been perfect role models in my upbringing, We (mum dad and 2 brothers) survived the miners strike in 84, Which was a very tough year but we pulled through, Although we had to get rid of the family dog, Looking back now my childhood couldn't have been any better
My mum has lost both her parents and I can't begin to imagine what that must be like
If I can be half as good a parent as they have been I'll be more than happy
So in answer to the question, Yes I would want to be like my parents
They still wonder where I get my hunting passion from though because they are not