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Updated on April 12, 2011
H.V. asks from Akron, OH
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So for fun...
What things were you taught, by your parents, that you are most glad for?

for me...
1. I was born into a very wealthy family. We had a huge house, several cars, vacations all over the world several times a year etc.
My parents never spoiled us. We were taught the value of money, education & hard work.

2. My parents always taught us to be aware of our surroundings. To pay attention to every detail and how to help ourselves if confronted with a problem. My father used to take us for walks where he would go ahead of us. He used to test us to make sure we were paying attention to our surroundings so we always heard him or knew where he was when he would try to sneak up on us. haha

3. They kept our family close. I have 4 siblings and because of the way we were raised we are all very close.

4. My parents let us kids thrive. They never held us back when we showed interest in any subject. They made sure we were educated. It didn't matter what our age was, we were allowed to go beyond the normal standards of what would be expected of kids at any age. Thanks to that I was always interested in learning.

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S.F.

answers from Utica on

Respect and manners and to always be thankful for what you DO have and to not focus on what you DONT have

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D.P.

answers from Pittsburgh on

A great work ethic and respect for others, even when their beliefs differed from ours.

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T.K.

answers from Dallas on

My mother taught me to never go anywhere empty handed.
to cook
empathy and kindness for all things great and small
to stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves
to camp and to see Gods hands in nature
that family is all that matters
that family is who you decide they are

My dad taught me to drive

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S.!.

answers from Columbus on

To always love your children, no matter what they do. And always support your childrens decisions, even if you do not agree.

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L.W.

answers from Cincinnati on

Thankful for my dad teaching me the stupid silly games that mean nothing, passed the time and gave me a load of laughs..FOR EXAMPLE...we played "flip cup creamer cup"....we would put a creamer face down and flip it by pressing down our index finger on the edge. If you flip it ALL the way over, thats a point. If the cream lands upright, that is minus 1 and its a race to 10.
Then while driving (when power windows were invented..or when my p's actual got a car that had one) dad would tell me that our family is the ONLY family to have a special power in our finger and we could roll the windows down by consentrating. My dad would casually be able to roll it down because he said he had so much 'practice' and was bigger. I would point point point and turn red in the face only to have my dad roll the window down just an inch. I bet my reaction was priceless. I am now teaching those stupid games to my 2 year old....its a great time
Dont remember my mom doing much from memory...she worked second shift.

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A.V.

answers from San Francisco on

A few things that have always stood out to me that I learned from my parents: 1) If you always try something with your best effort, you will usually accomplish what you want. And if you don't, at least you can say that you gave it your best shot. 2) Generosity towards others. If you do what you can to help others the good deals and goodwill will come back to you. 3) Your education is your greatest tool, with an education (either on your own or in a classroom) you can have success!

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M.S.

answers from Columbus on

Good question!
My parents taught us to have each other's backs. My brother and I would fight like cats and dogs, sometimes, but if anyone else tried to mess with him, I would go MAMA BEAR on them! LOL!

We were thankful for what we had. Not that we never wanted for more, but we were happy despite not having all that our friends had.

My mom taught me to sew. A skill that I am grateful for every time I "modify" clothing, sew curtains or am able to hem half the baseball team's pants! :)

I also learned things that were taught by the example of what NOT to do. My mom live for her children and she and dad didn't foster thier own relationship. Now, they are separated and my mom is lonely. They didn't keep friendships and she never pursued her own hobbies and interests. I am all about living for your children....to an extent. I am learning (perhaps a little late, myself), that I have to have a life for myself - and one for my husband and I together.

I had good parents and will do many things the way they did. But, I also learned the things not to do. I hope my kids do the same. Take the good and learn from the bad.......

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S.J.

answers from St. Louis on

1. I was born into a very poor family. Single mom, worked two jobs. She taught me to rely on myself and make sure I can support my family in the event something happened to my husband. This can also be a negative for a "too independent S."=(. But overall, I am glad she taught me to work hard and be an independent woman.

2. My dad left when I was very young - I learned NOTHING is more important than family. No job or woman or man or anything is worth leaving a family over. Ever. No exceptions.

3. My mother taught me good hygiene - this sounds silly, but I know SO many adults whose parents didn't make sure they brushed, flossed, etc. Now, they are embarrassed of their teeth, are unhealthy because of it, and have to spend thousands to fix it.

4. My mother taught me manners. As frustrated as I get when I say thank you or excuse me and others don't, or hold a door for an ungrateful person, I wouldn't change for the world that I am NEVER one of those people, thanks to mom.

5. My mother made sure I got excellent grades in school and pushed me to go as far as I could academically. She stressed how important an education is (she never received one beyond highschool).

6. Mom taught me patience. I have never seen a woman so calm around a screaming baby.

7. My mother taught me what NOT to do when I have kids =)

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R.D.

answers from Richmond on

Oh I love your answers!! I hope to teach my children the same things :)

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L.N.

answers from New York on

I learned that kids come first, second and third. there is not much room left for anyone else.
money doesn't grow on trees.
good times are always followed by bad times, which are always followed by good times. always save for the worse times. be cautious during good times.
what goes around comes around.
nothing is left for the afterlife.

T.B.

answers from Bloomington on

1. Being a teacher, my Mom would let me fight my own school battles. She wouldn't run in the classroom or call the teacher at every complaint. This taught me not to "play the victim."
2. My parents were pretty laid back and let me be a kid. I was gently encouraged to do my best, but never pushed too hard. I had friends that were under extreme pressure to perform academically, athletically, and socially. My parents celebrated my success, no matter how small.

Two of my favorite quotes from my Dad:
"Your level of disappointment is directly correlated to you level of expectation."
"You are only as good as the company you keep."

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