influences

There are good and bad influences. Good influences are those who can convince people to do the right thing. Bad influences are those who can convince people to do the wrong thing. In my eyes, I am a good influence. At least I try to be a good influence on others. My mom said when I was younger that I was the one that would share my toys with everyone else. She also said that I always wanted to make sure that everyone did things that would keep them out of trouble. I have always been one against getting in trouble. As a kid, I was not perfect, but I did not get in a whole lot of trouble at all. I always have tried to do the right thing. I like to see others succeed as well. I like to be a motivator. I want to see people go on the right path. Though, I stumble in my path of goodness, I always seem to get back in line. I try to lead a good example for those around me. When I worked at the daycare, I knew the children were looking up to me. I knew it was up to me to decide what kind of example I would be for those children. Would parents want their children being around someone they knew was bad knew or would they want their children around someone who they knew would teach their children what the right thing to do is. My depended on my character. I have always known that I wanted to be a good influence on my friends, my family, and anyone I encountered from day to day. Of course I have been around some not-so-good influences, and they have gotten me to do some not-so-good things, but I realized what was going on and knew I had to change. Having my little brother around has had a big impact on me as well. I think to myself how I know that my little brother looks up to me for guidance. Do I want him going on the wrong path? Of course not. That is why I know I have to watch what I do, because my little brother is watching. He needs to be under the influence of good things not bad. No matter what, I always try to live my life as a good influence to others.