Influence
Both of my parents influenced my life. They instilled self-dignity, integrity and respect. Helping me understand that self-dignity begins with loving myself and discovering my uniqueness and embracing my personal assets. They did not stress external beauty, I have always been total I was as pretty as my actions and attitude. If they were negative and unpleasant, then I would be seen the same way. My parents were loving and affectionate, but they also gave us real talk. Having integrity was a must, without trust in any relationship it would fail. My parents had zero tolerance for non-truth. Needless to stay, I lead a simple life in their home. They also taught that I should respect myself and behave in a wholesome manner, especially if
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They lived a simple life. They knew the value saving money, however they did not have a great deal of money or good financial discipline. At one time we had bank accounts, however a change in bank policy caused the balance to be absorbed by bank fees. The lesson here is knowledge and money provided options and help you succeed. Surprisingly education was not stressed in our home. They asked that we do our best, however I felt there was a major disconnect. Two of my aunts had their master’s degree in education, yet I did not receive the assistance necessary to provide a solid educational foundation. The message received was getting a good job (a factory or Federal labor job) and education is not necessary. This was one of the most damaging messages I receive from my parents. I continue still trying to overcome the deficiencies of my education. This goes deeper than the fundamentals of education. The deficiencies have affected several areas of my life and I actually have personal anxiety when I must complete some task. Consequently, I value education and I partner with my godchild’s parents to ensure their educational needs are
As a maturing adult I now realize the importance of having a strong parental foundation. Throughout my life there have been moments where both parents demonstrated the characteristics of all four basic parenting styles. However, as I aged it became apparent that my parents had successfully found their niche in a parenting style that was analogous with their personality and beliefs. In my father's case it was the authoritative parenting style. With this style he captured my trust and respect; never letting me down. Furthermore, it was my mother's permissive parenting that undeniably contributed towards my love and gratitude for her. There were also instances where my parents influenced my life both positively and negatively. Nevertheless, I am forever grateful for having my parents in my life, for they contributed (and continue to contribute) towards my success as a growing adult.
In my opinion, parents are the result of a young person’s actions. Parents or caregivers have the biggest influence in their children's lives. I think that the way you raise your children will reflect who they become and their morals. Growing up, a child learns by copying what their parents do for example for me, I got the habit of biting my nails from my mother. Cooking, cleaning, driving, are taught to us by our parents, therefore; children learn to carry on those skills they learn and use them in the future.
According to Mannes (2001), the primary characteristics that influences responsibility for education is an individual relatives’ positions, inspiration, contribution, and demonstration. When I was growing up, education was always emphasized in my family. Even when we were poor, my parents did not let that hinder us. They tied education to success and my dad always voiced that he desired better for me than he had for himself, even though he became quite successful despite not having a high school diploma. Consequently, it was quite natural for me to pursue college after high school as that was the subject of numerous discussions in my
Deep down inside, I have always known my parents are loving parents that will do anything they can to support me to prosper and succeed in life. The only problem is that my parents came from very traditional household that used the authoritarian parenting style, so that is the style they used on me. While growing up with parents using the authoritarian parenting style, I was not exposed to their warmth or nurturing side. Instead, I was taught to respect authority and traditional structure in a demanding, controlling and punitive way. This affected me in a negative way as I was expected to follow strict rules unconditionally with absolute obedience, and my parents rarely gave me choices or options as they had very high expectations of what I should be doing. For example, when I was in junior high, my parents selected all of my courses and I had no control over my school schedule. They told me that they were doing this because they knew what was good for me and what career path I should be going into in the future. However, what they did not understand at that time is that their actions lowered my self-esteem and prevented me to act independently; as a result, I never really learned how to set my own limits and personal standards until I entered my sophomore year in high school.
I was raised in an encouraging household where both of my parents greatly valued education. Although they were high school graduates, neither could afford to attend college; a combination of family and financial woes ultimately halted their path. As a result, my parents frequently reminded me that getting a good education meant better opportunities for my future. To my parents, that seemed to be the overarching goal: a better life for me than the one they had. My parents wanted me to excel and supported me financially and emotionally of which the former was something their parents were not able to provide. Their desire to facilitate a change in my destiny is one of many essential events that contributed to my world view.
Mothers talk themselves out of gaining an education because they can find other ways to spend the money; one child needs braces, another has outgrown their shoes, and they all want to participate in extracurricular activities! Many mothers hesitate because up top of the needs of their children, there are countless stories of college graduates having astronomically high student loan debts, many who are unable to work in their chosen fields or find a job at all. The “For the Strength of Youth” pamphlet shows that these arguments do not stack up against the return on the investment, “Education is an investment that brings great rewards and will open doors of opportunity that may otherwise be closed to you.” (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Knowledge never depreciates in value. It is impossible to place a price on the influence that an educated mother provides her children. The peace of mind from the preparation provided by education is incalculable in monetary terms. The benefit of investing in education is
My parents have always pushed me to be better than they were. They knew that if I wanted to be successful I needed to go to college. In highschool, they always made me put my education before anything else. My parents didn’t go to college so they would always tell me to not make that mistake because their lives could have been easier if they would of just invested a few more years into their education. They would also tell me about all the opportunities that missed out on because they decided not to further their education.
During my pre adolescent years, as best as I can recall, my mother was the driving influence behind my development. She is a good person and a mother with an iron will and a strict way, and I believe that she was one of my first role models. My father played a part in my development also. He instilled in me the morals and values that I have today and I thank him for that. Unfortunately my father passed away thirteen years ago before I had a chance to tell him that.
Many years ago I remember my parents telling me that in order for me to become successful a college education was a must. They always told me that if I wasn’t in school I could no longer live at home. Both of my parents attended college but neither of them finished. They did not want me to go down that same road because they really regret not getting their degrees.
My siblings and I used to ask our parents for money, but they would never give us the amount we wanted unless we performed chores around the house. My parents wanted us to develop a sense of gratitude regarding the struggles one has to endure to earn money. I remember how I used to become very frustrated, but reflecting on this experience, my parents were teaching an important lesson on the importance of financial stability in order of an individual to afford basic necessities. More importantly, my parents taught me how to save money for necessary
What is education? According to Webster’s Dictionary education is defined as, (noun) 1: the action or process of being educating or of being educated, 2: the field of study that deals mainly with methods of teaching and learning in schools. What does education provide for us? How important is education in today’s society?
Comparing the Parents in Your Shoes and Growing Up and What they Learn About Themselves
Both of my grandparents raised my own parents when being young kids into having discipline, responsibilities and obligations. Back in the day, the years were different and it required a lot more education/principles. Education has been one of the most maybe top five of me, my character. Since what I remember by parents always taught me the right path, not wrong, they always tried to fix my mistakes so I wouldn 't repeat them or make myself look bad in front of other people. They wanted me to be an educated person with principles, but I never understood why
A lot of different things can impact a person’s life in such a way that it is unforgettable. For example, it could be the time you took a hike up a towering mountain and ended up getting peaceful view of the urban cityscape, or even the time you went to your first dreadful sleepover and were trembling with fear. It could even be person or multiple people such as friends, siblings, teachers, and even mentors. Personally, my family has been the people that have ultimately had the most influence on me as an individual. Family can vary from person to person, but for me it is the absolute most important thing I have. The people that have had a profound impact on me is my family; the way that different personalities all come together as one, the way they handle hard situations, and the closeness I have with the, is very inspiring to me.
I always had, and still have, a very good relationship with my parents. Some things have altered slightly with time but not too much. I used to adore my father. Like most young kids, I thought that my dad was the best thing since sliced bread. My feelings began to shift some as I started to grow up. I began to have my own ideas, and no longer was he always correct. Sometimes he was simply wrong, and pointing this fact out to him sometimes got me into trouble. The punnishments for these deeds taught me more in the long run than they did at that time.