Long way from those American Girl magazines
What will make her most proud of me?
The answer may surprise you. Of course good grades and some remarkable talent will bring a smile to your mother's face, but according to a recent study, nearly half of all moms say that what makes them proudest is when their daughters perform good deeds...that and when they're poised and polite. (bold mine)
-beinggirl.com
It would be interesting to see if this group of moms responded the same way when asked about what makes them the most proud of their sons. Double interesting to hear how dads would answer this question. I wonder if because being well mannered is a reflection of a parent's efforts & effects on their child where as being smart or talented is (largely) the result of the child.