I chose to do my reflection on the Chapter 7 reading in regards to the parenting styles. I really enjoyed reading this chapter. It is important to know how different cultures and families choose to parent. I could've guessed that the Chinese cultures were more about having control of your emotions because it always is that way in the movies. Also, the Latin cultures are definitely more about the family as a whole. I have known quite a few Latin families and often times, they live together even after the children get married so they can help support each other.
As for me, I grew up with parents that were between Permissive and Univolved. This was mostly because we had a large family and both of my parents had to work 2 jobs just to make ends meet. We spent a lot of time, as kids, watching each other. I wouldn't say that my parents were uninvolved emotionally. They told us they loved us very much and showed us by their working so hard everyday. When I mean Uninvolved, I mean they didn't come to concerts or participate in school activities much as we got older. The permissive part was mostly because they weren't around and we all knew how to manipulate them into letting us do what we wanted because they didn't ask too many questions. I don't feel like any of us had little self-control. We all have good jobs and have become vital parts of society.
I can understand where your parents were coming from. I am a single mother working full time and going to school part time. It's had to find time to get to all of my sons activities but I do my best to get to as many as I can. I am glad you still understood that they loved and cared for you even though they weren't always physically available. I think that makes a huge difference in a childs life, even if a parent can't always be around.
ReplyDeleteParenting can influence a child in positive ways and negative ways. I believe that once adulthood sets in that "child" is capable of making their own choices and shouldn't use the way they were raised as an excuse for not being successful. I think you have proved that too. Being that you said you and your siblings have good jobs and are involved in society.
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