Your kids will likely come around once they are old enough to question and think for themselves. Just keep supporting them from afar, if need be, but make sure they know you are there for them, anytime, anywhere. Thats what counts.
+100 on this.
Risto, thanks for posting all the interesting information and insight. Rest in your castle, and grow strong, and someday you will be there, ready for your kids, when they need you the most.