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Old Jul 08, 2014, 06:25 AM
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Like any good parent I've tried to use humiliation to make my kids feel bad. Why? Because my parents used it on me & it worked...to the point that I'm in my 40's & have serious self esteem issues.
You're better than that! Summer school is not the end of your life & you should t be made to feel like that. I'm sorry that happened to you.
Most parents parent according to the style they were brought up in. For me that meant abuse. I always said I'd never do that to my kids. But I know I'm not perfect & I fall back on that style. It hurts my kids & makes me feel terrible. You have to take into consideration that this style of parenting might be the same they grew up w/. It's not an excuse, it's what people are taught as kids. Now you know that if you ever have kids & their in summer school they deserve just as much love & attention. We all make mistakes, esp parents.

Rise above this. You're better than that. Keep your chin up bec you know you're a good person!

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