My parents, especially my father, discussed the question of my brothers' education as a matter of real importance. My education and that of my sister were scarcely discussed at all.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
My main teachers were my father and my mother and my brother.
My father and my mother were both teachers. They inculcated to us the importance of studies.
My parents came from different backgrounds. My father's was grander than my mother's, so my mother had... to put up with the disapproval of my father's relations.
My parents didn't really know one another.
In some ways, siblings, and especially sisters, are more influential in your childhood than your parents.
My parents always asked me what I thought, listened to my opinions, articulated their diagnoses of our challenges at home and abroad, and shared their ideas for how to build a more equal and prosperous country. I always felt part of their call to serve and part of my father's journey.
My parents had a strong impact on who I am today. My mother and dad both encouraged us to think about the long term - where you wanted to be - to think about education, to think about what is right and what is wrong, and to do things that will help you in the long run.
I don't have siblings, which is probably the biggest reason why my parents were able to give the attention to my career that they did.
My mom was really vigorous about making sure that we saw things and that we questioned things. Education was so important to both of my parents.
The education of my brother and myself was of paramount importance to my parents, and in addition to their strong encouragement, they were prepared to make any sacrifice to further our intellectual development.