So what did you like about the way your parents raised you?


While there are definitely things that everyone didn't like about it, there have to be some, or many, good things, as well.


Here are mine:

They gave me lots of exposure to the arts. Museums, theater, concerts, you name it. They also encouraged all of my own creative endeavors.


Humor. Both of my parents have a nice sarcastic, witty, and offbeat sense of humor that they passed down to me.

Independence. While there are things that I don't like doing on my own, I definitely know how to get my ass in gear and get things done on my own. I'm also good at making choices because of this.

Confidence. This is not to say that I am not sometimes uncomfortable in my own skin. Everyone is from time to time. But my parents really let me be me and let me define myself by my own terms and not by the rules of others

Love love love love love. I've never doubted my parents' love for me. Also, through them I've learned a great deal of what goes into a loving, function relationship and what does not.


Ok .org, your turn!

My Mum turned a blind eye to me nicking her fags out of her purse when I was 12.

Bless her!

fathermcmeekle said:

Maybe she actually was blind.

Cloudbuster said:

Maybe she was 12

Cloudbuster said:

No, I'm fairly sure her only disability was she had no legs.

both given me vast exposure to music. both are music freaks. my mother taught me to have an open mind about things and people, while my dad taught me how to not be so naive about people and things-so i'm at a middle ground. i'll give you a benefit of a doubt but i can still sense the bullshit . one thing i really love about them is that they've taught me that life is too short and to live my life to the fullest and not let anyone stand in my way.

LleeLlee said:

She was when she had me.

Honesty
Unconditional love
Boundries
Friendship
Laughter
Siblings
Trust
Travel
Music
Arts
Photography
Golf
Soccer
Fashion
Faith
Freedom
Support
Life skills
Street smarts
Unity
Warmth
Holidays
Vacations
Bedtime

and a thousand other things

damn i LOVE my parents

for mom and dad

fathermcmeekle said:

Hello son.

brownsugar said:

That's so cool, brownsugar.

It's nice when parents can balance out each other's views and give their kid the middle ground.

fathermcmeekle said:

I have my father's sense of humour and both my parent's appreciation for music.

I had a weird childhood and not much involvement or guidance from them. But I think I was so strong-willed myself I didn't really much want it from a pretty early age.

Mach said:

no wonder you turned out so good.

Cloudbuster said:

I think we're posting in the spirit JasmineFire intended!

Cloudbuster said:

Hello Mum.

CarrieMpls said:

i'm hearin' ya on the strong willed thing. I've been there, too.

fathermcmeekle said:

LleeLlee said:

Hey brother.

Cloudbuster said:

Cloudbuster said:

Hiya, er, uncle.

fathermcmeekle said:

I've spoiled that now haven't I?

fathermcmeekle said:

Alright sis.

fathermcmeekle said:

You spoil everything. That's why we love you.

fathermcmeekle said:

yes aunty.

i think i'm going to go to bed now. i have a headache.


nightnight

JasmineFire said:

Loosen the screws a little. Let the pressure out.

Goodnight.

My dad taught me everything I needed to know about responsibility....my parents divorced at a real early age for me and my dad kept custody of me and my three sisters instead of letting us be split up (2 with him in N.O., 2 with my mom in L.A.)....he worked 3 jobs til all hours....went without to give to us...his example did so much to help me raise my own kids.....I really don't know who I'd be without him.....

Cloudbuster said:

i wish i could. that sounds so nice.

JasmineFire said:

Hope you feel better soon.