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RE: New school versus old school parenting.
I will be 60 years old in the next few days and I have no idea whether I should belong to the old or new school of parents. The fact is that my (four) children have largely brought themselves up. Not because I didn't feel like it, but because they are independent personalities whom I never owned and who don't owe me any obedience. I'm sure they took their cue from me to some extent, as well as from friends or neighbours or teachers or coaches. And in the end, they made their own decisions and went their own way. I wouldn't have it any other way...
Oh I almost forgot that part where you said you will be 60 in the next few days...Happy birthday in advance to you. This calls for a big celebration, it's a Diamond Jubilee. A new chapter is around the corner, enjoy to the fullest.
Thanks a lot! There will be no party, but we will make a nice weekend trip. No people around us and no www...;-))
Smiles....It's okay, as long as it promises to be fun. Enjoy 😍.
I'm glad you didn't sound worried about them in this comment of yours. I can tell they are doing fine even if you think all they learnt to become who they are was not entirely from you... I perceive you're a good person and those in your close circle are too. Your children must have picked their cue from wonderful people around you. Parenting is not an easy job I must say and every parent deserves a thumbs ups👍.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts, I really appreciate it.
I am as proud as can be! They live their lives as they have organised them: very different, but very conscious and self-determined.
Wao! This is a beautiful testimony, I must admit. I pray they keep making you proud. My warm regards to them.