'I was disciplined, but very much loved.'
. They weren't afraid to yell at me or put me in my place, but they also weren't afraid to give me credit where it was due. Straight As were always rewarded, for example, and they celebrated alongside me each year I made my high school's cheerleading team.also meant that I didn't have a support system aside from my parents, but I honestly loved our family dynamic for what it was.
Authoritarian parenting is commonly known to produce children who easily conform and struggle to think for themselves. While my parents did set limits in every way — and rarely explained the rationale behind their rules — they gave me freedom wherever it would yield a potential learning opportunity . Sure, go ahead and get your cartilage pierced at a sketchy shop in Berkeley that doesn't card minors. My ears got infected.
The only-child stereotype is typically associated with being spoiled, but because I had to earn everything I had, I was much more appreciative. My parents raised me to be a confident woman but not without emphasizing the need to remain humble. I learned to value and celebrate success, but not flaunt it. And I think most importantly, I saw hardship as a means to build character.
Don't get me wrong — I was not the perfect child. I was a brat at times and butted heads with my parents on a number of occasions. But the fact that they stood their ground and pushed firm parenting only benefited me in the long run. Tough love works — but only in combination with genuine care and support. I'm not exactly sure how they managed to figure out this formula, but kudos, Mom and Dad, you did good.
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