"These are the rules!" But you didn't understand....

[cheerfulgreek]

I was talking to my mom last night, and we were having a "remember when you were a kid" conversation. We laughed through most of it. It reminded me of this thread. She told me I was a such a good kid.

I think for me, the reason I turned out the way I did is because I had a healthy respect for my parents authority that was instilled in me at an early age, and I must admit, it kept me out of a lot of trouble. If I scraped up enough courage to ask why, I was simply told, "Because I said so." Of course that response would make me mad, but hey, what's a girl to do when she's a child? In hindsight, I came to see the wisdom of my parents instructions as I compared my life to the stories of those who had chosen to go their own way and revel in their rebellion against authority. At the time, I had no idea that my mom and dad actually knew what they were talking about. Because of the way they raised me, I can now see my life as good, and the good choices I've made. Thanks Mom, thanks Dad.