Howz ur childhood........?

Becky · #11 11-01-2003, 12:45 AM

I don't remember most of my childhood. Every once in a while I think about something. I think I need to start a journal or something because my childhood memories are so sparse.

Becky

jenn1189 · #12 11-01-2003, 01:41 AM

Most of what I remember is good. I was the only child in the family until my cousin was born when I was almost 11. That meant I was very spoiled! I was the only one to buy for! LOL. Sure, there were family problems here and there, but for the most part I had a pretty happy childhood.

Miracle · #13 11-01-2003, 01:47 AM

My childhood was pretty good. My mom stayed at home and raised myself and my two younger brothers. I was the oldest so there was a lot expected of me chore-wise. Since I was the only girl, I was spoiled rotten with Barbies and My Little Ponies...stuff like that. Our driveway was a downsloping driveway so in the winter we would open the garage and slide down the driveway. I always have done well in school so that was never a problem. Never had any pets though since both my brothers are allegic to animal dander

That's pretty much it.

Stephanie

allmike · #14 11-01-2003, 10:21 AM

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Parents should let their children be indipendent, i was always a protected child.

So howz ur childhood.?

Depends Allwyn, for me it was the opposite and maybe a bit too much, i was 6 when my sister's born and i had to take care of her when she was a baby, change, bottles, take her to the nurse before i was going at school and same thing in the evening, believe i was only six, i was so scared alone in this cold and dark house, it was too much, i know my mother didn't have the choice, but moreless this is my chilhood, when i was 25 and bought my house, i realised i changed of house 20 times !!!! this is another part of my childhood. Grew up also in Gypsy's camps, which was not really easy too and violence, violence, violence. Not terrible ..... that's why for my kids i try to do my best, i want they'll have good memories later.

But that what u made u so strong Jess. I know it is not too good to left without any love and affection. But it is not too good to be over protective either. When go out and face the big bad world then only i realise i shoul have learned before how to deal with with all these stuffs.

But i also beleive that good childhood is very nessarly for everyone. Otherwise there is a lot of chance of most of them to take wrong turn.

allmike · #15 11-01-2003, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Kathleen

I grew up here in New Jersey and I wouldn't trade those memories for anything. When I was very young, in the fifties, parents did not cater to their children as much and they also left them alone alot more than they do now. I have described it to my own kids as benign neglect. As long as we weren't in trouble they didn't want to hear from us. Our lives were not scheduled as so many kids lives are now. In the summer we would leave in the morning and come home when it was dark. No cell phones - just out all day hanging around playing baseball with no adults around to settle the fights, or swimming or walking in the woods. There are lots of woods in New Jersey contrary to popular opinion

I had a great childhood.

Kathleen

I wish i was there at that time. Did u go to Woodstock?

allmike · #16 11-01-2003, 10:26 AM

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Mine was good. Quite protected but I'm the baby of the family and completely spoiled by my dad, I could get away with murder!! I always used to get my sister into trouble and she had to be nice to me. My childhood was good!

Tash

so are still like that only??.

Tashjbj · #17 11-01-2003, 11:24 AM

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Mine was good. Quite protected but I'm the baby of the family and completely spoiled by my dad, I could get away with murder!! I always used to get my sister into trouble and she had to be nice to me. My childhood was good!

Tash

so are still like that only??.

To an extent yes!! I'm still very spoilt by my dad and can still get away with murder with him. My sister and I have gotten closer so I don't get her in to trouble as much anymore!

But yes, I'm a still a spoilt brat!

Tash

Teemu · #18 11-01-2003, 01:57 PM

My childhood was not that happy. I wasn't allowed to do things I wanted to do. I have two older brothers who could basically do what they wanted to do, they had the possibility to choose their hobbies etc. I didn't have that possibility. I think thats one of the reasons why my relationship with my parents is not that good.

I also feel that my parents didn't support me that much. For example, I've have never heard them say that they are proud of me or things like that. Anyways, there are many things that my parents should have done differently but in the end, what is done is done. They can't undo the stuff they did to me. If I am lucky enough to have kids, I try not to repeat the same mistakes my parents made.

Teemu

*-- Vallie --* · #19 11-01-2003, 02:01 PM

Most people say I'm spoiled and that only because I'm the only kid ... I really don't believe that was true ... Indeed my parents had only one kid to take care of but that doenst mean I get everything just for free. If I want something, they don't pay it ... I have to work for it and buy it myself. I do know when there was a holiday or a trip at school I had more oppurtunities then some others who had some brothers and sisters.
I liked my childhood ... I love my parents too ... I just had a bit of problems that they are sooo worried about me ... For example, I couldn't go to London (Hyde Park) cause they worry so much ... Lucky for me it's getting better ... Otherwise I would have missed some great summers already I spended on holiday with friends ...

*-- Vallie --* · #20 11-01-2003, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Teemu

My childhood was not that happy. I wasn't allowed to do things I wanted to do. I have two older brothers who could basically do what they wanted to do, they had the possibility to choose their hobbies etc. I didn't have that possibility. I think thats one of the reasons why my relationship with my parents is not that good.

I also feel that my parents didn't support me that much. For example, I've have never heard them say that they are proud of me or things like that. Anyways, there are many things that my parents should have done differently but in the end, what is done is done. They can't undo the stuff they did to me. If I am lucky enough to have kids, I try not to repeat the same mistakes my parents made.

Teemu

Yeps a lot of truth in it ... Well I guess that's why (esp. my dad) is worried about 'his little girl' and is a bit overprotected to me ... He never had any love or support or interest from his parents and just like you he is trying to act the other way to me .... I must say, I prefer it this way of course but sometimes it's hard.

Howz ur childhood........?

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