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   9/25/08

   myraine

   I think it is more on understanding my shortcomings and mistakes. They just tried to explain everything to me and help me realize the effects of my "bad" behavior.
   
   More of my insights at: realitiesandrealizations.blogspot.com

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      9/28/08

      Katylee

      Good one, I need to do that with my kids.
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      9/18/09

      marinabinolirao

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   9/27/08

   AvantiAvanti

   When I look back, I think my parents did a great job instilling a work ethic, with an unlimited approach.
   My dad and mom both worked for themselves. They encouraged us to make money by working for it. We did not get allowances unless we did chores. We were also encouraged to go for any goals we set forth.
   I remember when mom announced we would go to summer camp and there would be horses there but I would have come up with the money to pay for riding. I asked everyone for work. I polished brass, washed windows, ironed shirts. Anything for a quarter. I learned early on that asking could get me a yes and that is a big, big, issue in today's society.
   There are lots of kids out there who are afraid to ask, and afraid to approach someone outside their family for anything.
   On the other hand there are lots of kids who have been given everything and they have no real work ethic. Instead they expect delivery.
   So I think that was big for me.
   It opened doors and gave me an unlimited viewpoint of what I could achieve if I just went for it.
   And I have always gone for it in life.

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   9/28/08

   ivoiremoon

   My mum actually has very great patient with us. She tried to talk to us and let us know what is the right ways to do things. Now I'm the mum of a lovely daughter and I think I should learn from my mum. Be patient and calm!
   You are wonderful.. You have 4 kids.. I just start my parenting 2 yrs ago and recently I do a blog for my baby. You can visit her at coolestbabymoon.com =)

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   10/01/08

   taradickherber

   encouraged me to try new things and travel.

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   12/07/08

   avecchioni

   My older brother and I were left to find things to do on our own. This actually left us free to invent all kinds of games and activities. I think as a result we grew up much more independent (i.e.—not as needy for "things" to keep us entertained). . .

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   12/10/08

   Halconite

   Simple. Just by being there all the time when I was young and taught me in the process how to live life when they are gone...

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   12/10/08

   MidwestMom

   One of the things my parents did right was to support each other. There were six children in the house, and we always knew that my parents operated as a team.
   
   It made all the difference when any of us felt like "testing the fences."

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   3/24/09

   moneymakersguide

   Great idea! My parents taught me to work hard and be independent.

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   5/23/09

   Flameater

   They worked humbly and hard to see us through.

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10. 

    8/21/09

    momlovesumar

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    9/20/09

    glitterfaith

    Hi, I am blogging about my life as a parent and christian, some of my blogs are already focusing on parenting of the past.
    www.startwithsimplefaith.blogspot.com

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    9/22/09

    theAWWWBUTmum

    Two things quickly come to mind - one was the gift of believing that we could do or be anything we put our hearts & minds to - and the other was her 1 rule! Yes - 1! I thought she was sooo cool! The rule was 'To be HONEST in all our dealings' - HA what a clever lady - now raising my four children I have that rule and have long since realised that all 10 commandments are found therein - I just wonder how long it will take my lot to figure it out!!!

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    8 hours ago

    Tunes282 (guest)

    I actually started my blog with the mindset of passing this info on to parents!! It's a parenting advice blog from a "kids" POV...the link is on the "family friendly" discussion post if you want it...
    
    A few small things they taught me and my big brother with big results:
    -how to work hard
    -respect your elders!
    -how to be 100% me

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