Thursday, October 30, 2008
assignment 8
My parents used the authoritative approach when raising me. Their were plenty of rules that my parents held up to. However, if I were to break a rule, my parents would listen to my explanation before punishing me. I grew up hearing the statement, "Two wrongs don't make a right." Chores were common in my household. I was expected to take care of my cats, keep my room clean, do dishes, vaccum, etc. I believe these chores helped me to become a more responsible and organized person. My parents always encouraged me to be who I wanted to be. They never shot down my dreams, but instead told me to always reach for the sky. The way that my parents raised me has effected who I am as a person. I am more open-minded because they were open-minded. I have also learned to think before I take any actions, or say something that I would regret. I respect the way that my parents chose to raise me and I know that when I become a parent some day, I will raise my children in the same way.
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That is great that you're parents raised you to be an optimistic person through their use of the authoritative parenting style.my parents raised me the same way, and for that I am glad.
You made some good points about the positive aspects of having authoritative parents. Although, I think if I have kids I will be a more authoritarian style parent its good to know that you attribute your open-mindedness to the way you were raised. I am not very open-minded so maybe it is because I was raised.
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