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.

2 comments:

Samantha said...

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.

Kris Nettles said...

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.