I grew up with my brother and three sisters. We were well taken care of. We got to travel abroad and also to many places in the US. We always had a vacation. My mom was involved in my music. She would attend all events except the football games. My dad never went to any of my events. I don't remember my dad being that involved until my brother started playing football. I mowed the lawn and got money from my dad to go roller skating. When I dated, my parents weren't concerned. They never wanted to know who I was with or where I was going. Except one time, when I dated someone my father had a problem with. It never made sense to me. It was a class issue. My mother kept us involved in different activities like art, beauty pageants and music. I really appreciate every thing they did for us.