Sunday, July 13, 2008

Just to clarify.

Just to clarify about my last post : I was no knocking on anyone's parents. I just have my opinion on how I see things.

Growing up, my parents taught me how to rely on myself and make sure that I can take care of myself. They put the idea in my head that if I get in trouble, I need to fix it with as little help from anyone else as possible. They have always been there for me when I need them. They are two of the best people I know. They love me unconditionally, and I know they will do anything for me. They have helped me out so much in the last year. But they have also taught me to be 100% independent and I'm so grateful for that. I always know that if I ever need to go home, I'm always welcome. But I also know that if for some reason I did go live back there, I would not be allowed to lay around all day. I would have to get a job and help pay for things. They will always help me out as long as I am also providing for myself. They will help me stay on my feet and they know how much I hate asking for their help. They also know that I will always pay them back everything. I'm very independent and I give them all the credit for making me the person I am today.

What I said about someone else's parents being to blame may have been a little out of line. But that's just how I see it. When parents give their child everything and never show them what being able to provide for oneself is like, then the child will rely on them forever. Relying on one's parents is not necessarily a bad thing, but in my opinion, relying on one's parents for every little thing will not help said person grow up.

So just in case that comment in my previous post was taken incorrectly, I do apologize. But I am entitled to my own opinion and there it is.