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I was thinking about a gem of advice my mom gave(she gave so much),,,,, it went like this (paraphrasing of course)
The easiest thing in the world is for EXTRAORDINARILY ORDINARY people to nit pick and tear apart ORDINARY people who prove to be EXTRAORDINARY in some way,,,, but its still best to strive to be one of those ordinary people who are extraordinary in some way, than one of those ordinary who want to set the standards for the extraordinarily talented... anyhow,, my mom and dad taught us alot of things like that which ALWAYS stuck with me,, I think its why I tend to be able to see SOMETHING redeeming in anyone what tidbit or gem did your parents leave you that helped to shape your character? what tidbit or gem are you leaving your kids? |
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Actually, I found that if I do the OPPOSITE of what my parents taught me, it works out better!
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My parents were racist, controlling, stifling, oppressive, pissed off little narrow minded people....they taught me that I didn't want to be anything like them!!
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My parents were racist, controlling, stifling, oppressive, pissed off little narrow minded people....they taught me that I didn't want to be anything like them!! Maybe your parents are related to my parents! 
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wow,,,,so,, NO good parenting to speak about,,,,..?
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Nope, I'm with them guys ^^^^, and add in physical and emotional
abuse...I felt so special and loved.  Seriously though, no
matter what I went through, I knew it wouldn't be forever, that once I got out...to never treat ANYONE, but especially my own children that way. I've always felt that everything I went through has made me "me", and I love me (and I don't mean that in an egotistical way  ), so it all turned out good. 
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Edited by
heavenlyboy34
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Mon 04/19/10 11:57 AM
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Nope, I'm with them guys ^^^^, and add in physical and emotional abuse...I felt so special and loved. Seriously though, no
matter what I went through, I knew it wouldn't be forever, that once I got out...to never treat ANYONE, but especially my own children that way. I've always felt that everything I went through has made me "me", and I love me (and I don't mean that in an egotistical way ), so it all turned out good.
You're special, babes, and I luvs ya!  ~big hugs~
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My parents were racist, controlling, stifling, oppressive, pissed off little narrow minded people....they taught me that I didn't want to be anything like them!!  "SIS"...WHERE YA BEEN???????
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wow,,,,so,, NO good parenting to speak about,,,,..? Well, since at least a little good can come from the bad, we all have to admit that if nothing else...we were taught to be strong, self-reliant, and stand up for ourselves. Also we hopefully acquired a variety of other useful and productive traits, skills, and behaviors to convey to and pass on to our children. We learn from EVERY situation, good and bad, we just have to apply it in the right directions as we go along later. That's why I don't necessarily believe that future actions can be blamed on previous behaviors or people, we have our own minds and wills.
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gosh, this thread was much less inspiring than I had hoped,,,
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gosh, this thread was much less inspiring than I had hoped,,,  sorry
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Wow
my parents were sooo wonderful I could never love two people more on this earth they taught us love compassion goodness kindess giving humor how to treat people in the world god after reading this I love them even more!!!!! I'm sorry for those who did not have this!! I send love!! |
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My mom taught me that just because you have a college education doesn't mean you are the smartest person in the world. She also taught me to take pride in who I am and to not let others bully me into being who they want me to be.
She placed honesty and love above all else. |
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