3. Do you like/dislike how your parents raised you? In what ways do you want to be ...

Do you like/dislike how your parents raised you? In what ways do you want to be similar/different if/when you become one?

I'm on both sides of that fence. They did everything they could to raise me. Parents divorced when I was young, then I had a step dad for 10 years after my mom got knocked up by him. He made fun of me, and now I'm shy. I'm better about opening up but I'm still embarrassed about doing things that seem like fun in public such as dancing or singing for fear of embarrassment.

My dad worked out of town almost all year, so I kinda resent him for that because when he was in town he was the most awesome person. Didn't ridicule me like my step dad, always had time to do fun things, and taught me anything he could. And also funded my ameture mx racing, which was the most fun I've had with anything. RIP dad, love you!

My step dad was more worried about his son. Looking back, it's like he didn't care to teach me things. He made fun of me when I did anything like sing or dance. Constantly "teased" me about girlfriends when I was little. Didn't really let me become as outgoing as I think I should have been. I became real quiet and reserved for fear of being made fun of for saying something or doing something. BUT, he provided me and my siblings and mother a nice house, and worked hard to do so. Should also point out he was 19 and my mom was 26 when she got knocked up, and I was 5. They ended up splitting due to a fucked up situation. Details if interested.

My mom worked very hard after they split. She worked for slightly above minimum wage to provide a house and food for three kids. We didn't really ever see her due to her hours. She didn't have the greatest manners. She liked to make very embarrassing remarks in very inappropriate situations. Didn't have a filter on her mouth so whatever she thought was said. That made for interesting home life and public interactions.

All in all, I'm thankful for the people that raised me to provide or me. And due to the way some folks behaved/treated me growing up, I know how it made me feel and I don't want my son to experience the same things. I want my son to be open and not worried about what people think, but not a bratty asshole.

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