I am the type of person who loves to go out, whether it’s just a night out or an out of town trip. I’ve always been sheltered and couldn’t do all that until after college graduation. Well there were times my parents would let me out with friends, as long as they know we are accompanied by somebody older who’d be responsible for us, but on most part I should be home by 6pm or else I’m grounded.
My parents were disciplinarians but eventually they let me go. They trust how they raised me that they didn’t mind how I lived my life. I’d be out and be home the next morning or worse I’d be back after a day or two. When I realized I am allergic to alcohol, mama was the one who took me to the doctor. I’d hop from one job to another. I’d fight for causes I believed in. I was in control of living my life. Mama and papa would just listen with my stories. They would give their take on things but they never imposed anything on me. Today as i sit here and think about the good life i am currently living, i am wondering what it would take to rear a child at this time and age.
I guess despite being a hard head, I lived and still am living by the principles mama and papa taught me. I was good in school, I graduated on time, I only had two boyfriends whom I’m not ashamed to have, I didn’t get pregnant, I was never in trouble (well not really hehe), I had a wonderful church wedding and I’m living a full life.
My parents honed me to make decisions for myself, and be responsible for my actions. It is through the independence they gave me that I became the person that I am now. I hope someday, when I have my own lil angels, I can even be half as good as my mom and/or my dad… then i could say that i have lived a life of success.
