I was so unhealthy as a child, and at least three or four times my parents were told to get ready, that I would not make it.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I think what my parents did was perfect. They were strict, concerned about my safety and held me back just a little.
I had barely turned 12 when my parents packed me off to Doon School. I was transported to a world of confusion with 600 other kids, no home-cooked food, no made-to-order clothes. It was a shock, but I adjusted.
I was a very hyper-active child and my parents just didn't know what to do with me.
My parents dreaded the fact that I was changing my life to do this, but I just kept doing it.
I was not prepared to live as a single parent.
My parents were very, very, very strict.
My parents pretty much realized that I would do whatever I wanted, and that was it, really.
My parents pushed us very hard to work, both in the home, doing chores and cooking, and at school.
My parents didn't care very much what I did, and that was probably a blessing.
As a child, I had to get up early for school or work. I'd get ready by myself. I'd set my alarm to wake me up very early in the morning, and be off to work, the family driver driving me every morning. I did it alone, my parents never coming in to wake me up.