My daughter is very strong-willed and is a great kid. She doesn't drink. She doesn't smoke. She doesn't fold to peer pressure. I think how affectionate my wife and I have been with her over the years all plays into that. She realizes the more people she is exposed to that kids who have both parents
I've never had a humble opinion. If you've got an opinion, why be humble about it?
Children will not remember you for the material things you provided but for the feeling that you cherished them.

