Parenting Style

My parents had an authoritative style of parenting. Each of them had a set a rules that I had to follow but they also supported me in whatever I did such as playing sports, school, and many activities involving school. If I ever broke any of their rules they would sit me down and tell me what I did wrong instead of just punishing me. Both my mom and dad had very different styles, my mom was more laid back but she still had rules and guidelines that my sister and I had to follow. As for my dad he had more rules but he still understood everything that we had to say about certain things. To this day I am very understanding to others and I owe that all to my mom and dad they made me the way I am now. Although there was one thing that they did not understand is when I made the decision to not play softball this year. Both my parents wanted me to keep playing and I told them that I could not play any more due to me blowing my knee out this spring. Now as time has pasted I think that they are understanding my point but are still wanting me to play. I owe the way that I am to both my parents and how they raised me when I was growing up.