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Childhood Revisited

SwashBlogger
Posts: 395 Member
Like the ghost of Christmas Past...
What is the best thing about how you were raised, and what is the worst?
What is the best thing about how you were raised, and what is the worst?
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Best: I was always taught the value of a strong work ethic.
Worst: One of my parents was/is extremely close-minded.0 -
Best: To be responsible with money and work hard.
Worst: We never hugged or said the words (that one I do differently with mine)0 -
2 Best: I *ALWAYS* knew that I was loved. My personal interests were always encouraged, no matter how silly or strange.
2 Worst: The importance of appearances was given too much time and attention. Money was used at times to show love, affection, caring, etc.0 -
Best: My mom raised me to be an independant and capable person. She wasn't one of those parents that did everything for us and she pushed me out of my comfort zone when I needed it.
Worst: My stepmother.0 -
Best; We knew humility, pride, and integrity.
Worst; We were poor.0 -
Best? Having 4 siblings to grow up with
Worst? having 4 siblings to grow up with.0 -
Worst-- We were very poor.
Best -- I never knew we were very poor.0 -
Best - always felt safe, taught good morals.
Worst - was expected to fit into a "mold" and not encouraged to be who I really am.0 -
I have to tell you that these answers are like, the best Christmas thing I have seen this season. I find these very touching. Thank you, guys.0
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Best - My mother taught me that regardless of my Deafness, I could do anything.
Worst - My Dad didn't know how to handle my Deafness, so in the end, we ended up not being close...0 -
Best: We were taught to try to get outside of our own selves and our narrow perspectives, and to try to put love and others first.
My mother was alcoholic. There was much that was not talked about, and that creates an atmosphere that really hinders your emotional growth.0 -
Christmas past:
Best, the value of the gift -- given or received -- was not cash, but heart.
Worst, the year I saw the doll's cradle my dad made for me, my "Santa" gift ... ON CHRISTMAS EVE.0 -
Best: making the most out of what little we had
Worst: how little we had...0
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