Give a child a calf and a halter and they have the tools to learn responsibility, planning skills, goal setting, record keeping and patience. Throw in events like public speaking, sales talk, quiz bowl and they learn life skills that enable them to talk in front of people, gain self confidence and interact with people that may influence their life for years to come. Some parents spend money on attorneys for their kids and wonder where they went wrong. Red Angus parents that spend money on cattle, show supplies, feed, hay and fuel for their kids, watch them grow and mature into fine young adults.