My New Subsection

Do you believe you had a good childhood? Please explain

It was alright. I had very strict parents who were not afraid to use the belt.

What did your parent(s) do with you for family time?

We watched tv.

Did your parent(s) make it a point to show and tell you that they loved you?

My mom did, not my dad.

As a child when you did something wrong, what kind of punishment (if any) did you get?

I was hit with the belt, or with their hand.

Do you believe you will raise your children the same way you were raised? Why or why not?

I have used my hand, but never the belt. I think it is a stupid way to punish a little kid.

Do you believe that the way a child is raised determines the person they become?

It has a huge factor, but we become what we want to become. We have the power to overcome the crap from our childhood, and not repeat the cycle to our children.

Do you believe you grew up in a good family environment? Why or why not?

Yes. My extended family were extremely important in helping to raise me. They were there for me whenever I needed them. Family is everything, they will always be there no matter what...friends...not so much.

Did your home environment positively or negatively affect your growing up? Please explain

It was positive. I had very young parents who were just doing the best they could. I knew the difference between right and wrong. I had parents who loved me, and each other.

What do you wish, if anything, was different about your childhood?

I wish my parents and I communicated more. I wish they were less strict, and that we spent more time together doing fun things.

Do you really believe there is such a thing as a "perfect childhood"?

That is a absolute NO. We all have issues, no one is perfect, no parent is perfect. We all just do our best, and hope for the best.