hotgurl Posted September 28, 2006 Posted September 28, 2006 There are a lot of posts dealing with parents. How thier parenting has shaped the lives of thier children. And really has provided an example of relationship and life. So what legacy did your parents leave you? Was it a good one or a bad one. How are you living your life because of thier legacy? Do you try to emulate them or do you make choices to avoid becoming live them? Have you succeded because of them or in spite of them?
yousaveme Posted September 28, 2006 Posted September 28, 2006 There are a lot of posts dealing with parents. How thier parenting has shaped the lives of thier children. And really has provided an example of relationship and life. So what legacy did your parents leave you? Was it a good one or a bad one. How are you living your life because of thier legacy? Do you try to emulate them or do you make choices to avoid becoming live them? Have you succeded because of them or in spite of them? last thing my father said to me before he passed was to be happy... I try everyday to be happy ( somedays harder than others - but i always remember those words)
Author hotgurl Posted September 28, 2006 Author Posted September 28, 2006 that is so sweet! My parents left me a really *****ty legacy. I make most of my choses based on not being like my mom. I kinda sucks but what can you do. She has done some great things. Like instill the value of education in me. But also some horrible things.
a4a Posted September 28, 2006 Posted September 28, 2006 Was it a good one or a bad one. A great one ....... a buttload of money once they kick the bucket. How are you living your life because of thier legacy? No effect until the cash comes in. But when it does I plan on spending it wisely and probably every last penny..... cannot take it with ya! Do you try to emulate them or do you make choices to avoid becoming live them? Both. Have you succeded because of them or in spite of them? Both.
Kittiecat Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 I learned many colorful ways in which to use all of the swear words.
Blackfrost Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Legacy? instilled wisdom? Well, growing up as a child in my family definitely taught me that it's wrong to beat the living cr@p out of your loved ones and threaten them on a daily basis. So I guess you could say - through painful examples - that they taught me what I wasn't going to grow up to be: Like them in any way. That's about for those people.
Pink Amulet Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 Dad: Take the road less travelled. Me: Never let a man tell you what to do... a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle. So does that cancel out my dads words then?? hmmm....
Pyro Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 My parents are the main reason why I am going to college, so I don't end up broke and miserable like they use to be.
Woggle Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 If I ever have children I should do the exact opposite of what my parents did. My mother made me bitter towards women and showed me how sick and twisted a person can be. She screwed me up bad but by the time I left home I was ready to deal with everything because I raised myself. My father is not a bad person but is a very weak man and I vow never to be like him. He is an emasculated doormat and did nothing to get me out of the situation even though he knew about the abuse. I know I have issues but in many ways it is a miracle that I haven't killed a bunch of people with my upbringing. I won't have children until I can be sure I won't repeat the same cycle.
allina Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 I have a very close relationship with both of my parents. I'm the only child, my parents have been together for 25 years. I love and respect them more than anything in the world. My parents are both brilliant, loving, fun and have always been happily married. I've been lucky enough to have parents that are very successful and have always been willing to support me and my decisions, and put me through college. On the negative side, my mother has battled with anorexia since she was 9 and has always been crazy over weight and food, not only hers, but mine as well. My dad had a bad temper for a long time. A few years ago he started running marathons and became a calmer, and happier person. As of now my father is in a great place, my mom has never truely let go of her obsession but is doing well. What I did learn from them is that thay will always love me no matter the imperfections. My father has also been an amazing husband and has demonstrated to me how I deserve to be treated.
stoopid_guy Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 From my Dad; Love of animals, sense of humor, quiet strength, sacrifice... From my Mom; Take no crap, enjoy each day, sense of humor, thrift...
quankanne Posted September 29, 2006 Posted September 29, 2006 from mom, how to love and how to be a better person, to strive to be more kind and sincere than I usually am. How to hold my head high, to be comfortable in my own skin, to value myself. To not be so worried about materialistic things, but to better myself from within. And she cultivated my love of reading and learning. from my dad, how to be at ease around people, a sense of humor, how to cuss in spanish ... both set great examples of being generous with others, that the joy is in giving, not receiving.
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