I was born to two amazing parents, who were loving and excellent providers. They both worked hard for a living, loved us unconditionally and instilled discipline without being too strict. My siblings and I grew up living in safe neighborhoods where we would play outside until the street lights came on or until our mom called us in for dinner. We ate supper every night together as a family, without the TV on. We would sit together in the den after dinner and watch sitcoms until bed time. My parents saw to it that we did well in school and would contact our teachers if they thought we were slipping. If we were reprimanded by our teachers, WE were the ones that were punished when we came home, no question. We were taught to respect our elders. We went on family road trips and sang songs and played games in the car. That was my childhood in a nut shell.
Kids these days don't grow up like this. Instead of life lessons and attention, they are given material things to compensate. It has created a society of disinterested and entitled children. It's pretty discomforting.
I realize that my childhood was not the norm. It was the anomaly, a rare gem. I know that I am extremely blessed. I have wonderful parents and was fortunate to have a conventional and healthy upbringing. I know that when I become a mom, I will follow my parents' example and provide the same for my children.
"Childhood is the most beautiful of all life's seasons." ~Author Unknown
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