Mute Swans - Parental Role Models

The more I learn of swans, the more I see what good role models they can be for humans. First of they mate for life, something very few of us seem to be able to do these days.

Next, they are fiercely protective of their young.

But, once it is time for the young flock to leave their parent's side, there is no turning back. The young adult is forced to leave and go stand on its' own two wings, or will be killed by its parents.

Seems we could learn something in this day of adult children continuing to move back home, or never leaving their parents protection.