Some advice...

Dear Nicky,

When you're older, always try to be a good person who works hard and doesn't let the everyday hardships of life get you down. It won't always be easy; life's full of challenges and surprises. But if you keep your head, if you keep cool, you'll do well. Try to be nice to people as often as you can, which is not to say let people walk all over you. Stand up for yourself and be a good person and a good man.

Love,
Dad