My parents gave me a strict upbringing, which at times has caused me to suffer distress but today I am grateful to them for it.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
My parents were always very strict, and they gave me the right beliefs in how to treat people. It was very strict and all about morals - I try to pass that on to my own children.
Once I started to grow up, I realised that my parents are normal people and they can make mistakes.
My parents were very, very, very strict.
My mother insisted that I have a normal upbringing.
My parents were both born and raised in the Depression. They instilled great values about integrity and the importance of hard work, and I've taken that with me to every job.
I was so determined not to pass on to my children what I perceived to be the faults of my upbringing.
I think I've actually had a pretty standard upbringing. My parents are really normal, so I've always had them around to keep me grounded.
I was raised by extremely strict - but also extremely loving - Chinese immigrant parents, and I had the most wonderful childhood! I remember laughing constantly with my parents - my dad is a real character and very funny. I certainly did wish they allowed to me do more things!
I had phenomenal parents. They kept me very grounded, and I lived a normal life.
My parents felt judged by me.
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