Early Morning GTKY Poll

mrsbaker1128 · September 2010

I'm already bored at work, so here ya go!

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did?

catahoulatte · September 2010

mrsbaker1128:

I'm already bored at work, so here ya go!

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? Telling them every day that I wanted them more than anything

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? Making sure they experience different countries and have lots of cultural experiences

Edit: my answer to #1 sounds sad! My mom got pregnant with me right after she and my dad got married, and she would always tell me that she should have waited a few years. She didn't mean it that way, but I always took it that I was a little bit of a mistake

jb2rn · September 2010

mrsbaker1128:

I'm already bored at work, so here ya go!

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?

Travel with them. My parents did not have the money for this (they had us young).

And teach them about sex! I never got a sex talk. I want my kids to feel like they can approach me. S

ave money for college as soon as they are born. My parents didn't and I think it's irresponsible in todays times.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did?

Be fairly strict - curfew all through high school, chores, high expectations in school.

faydre · September 2010

mrsbaker1128:

I'm already bored at work, so here ya go!

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did?

1. Be there for them, all the time. Not work so much that they dont' see me, make sure that I know what is going on in their lives. Oh, and never ever ever become an alcoholic.

2. Be supportive, even if it means I have to sacrifice something for myself.

mrsbaker1128 · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? My mom struggled with depression most of my life and refused to take medicines for it. She was always too tired to do anything with us in the evenings and spent most of her time napping. My sister and I always wanted to participate in after school activities, but mom always acted like it was a hassle for her. The one thing I'm going to do differently is make sure that my children get to do stuff like that, no matter how tired I am! And I'm always going to support and encourage them to do things!

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? Holidays were always a big deal with my parents! They went all out to decorate and have traditions, such as baking Christmas cookies, dying Easter Eggs, cookouts during the Summer holidays and seeing fireworks on the 4th of July. That is one thing I'm going to make sure to pass on down to my children!

MillerTime13 · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?
Hmmm... my parents were actually pretty great I won't make them take long car trips for family vacations - pretty sure that's why I hate car trips now! My kids will probably be less picky than my sister and I too bc DH cooks more than my mom did.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did?
Limit the amount of TV they watch. My kids will play outside and they will like it, darn it! lol

And support their activities - my parents never missed my band/choir concerts, my sister's softball games, my gymnastics practices.

EarthMommi1 · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? I want to tell my children when they are making a bad choice. Not just about clothes or minor things -that I do not care about. BUT I want to tell them when they are making terrible life choices- i feel like as a teenager I made bad ones and my parents LET me do it.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? If I can, I want to breastfeed until the age of 2. I was breastfed until I was two, and I feel that most other cultures do too. After working in a breastfeeding center for two years during my college education I realizes americans are very quick to revert to formula, and the women that do breastfeed usually quit within 6 months-1 year. I am so thankful that my mom stuck to it !

Magenta728 · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? Being a SAHM. My mom always worked, and she really regrets it. She says she wishes she had stayed home with my and lil brother.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? A lot. I was blessed with an amazing upbringing. I hope to be half the mom my mom is. (As cliche as that sounds)

maybebride · September 2010

Whoa, those are some heavy questions!

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? I will keep my kids a little less informed on things. My parents just let me know a little more about the family finances and their relationship than I probably should have.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? Family dinners. We may have eaten in front of the TV or with it on in the backgroud, but we at least always ate together at the table.

mrsbaker1128 · September 2010

jb2rn:
mrsbaker1128:

I'm already bored at work, so here ya go!

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?

Travel with them. My parents did not have the money for this (they had us young).

And teach them about sex! I never got a sex talk. I want my kids to feel like they can approach me. S

ave money for college as soon as they are born. My parents didn't and I think it's irresponsible in todays times.

I could have written this myself! I agree w/ all of it! DH and I plan on starting a savings account for our childen when they're born. That way they can have money for college or travel after high school!

steff13914 · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?
I'll be more involved in school functions, and I will try to form relationships with my kids' friends' parents (hope that makes sense!)

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did?

Show unconditional love and support no matter what decisions they make, even if I don't agree. I'll also try to always be a great listener, like my mom is.

mrsbaker1128 · September 2010

EJSSBG:

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? I want to tell my children when they are making a bad choice. Not just about clothes or minor things -that I do not care about. BUT I want to tell them when they are making terrible life choices- i feel like as a teenager I made bad ones and my parents LET me do it.

My mom was the complete opposite! She controlled everything we did and if we wanted to do something that she didn't like or she thought we shoudn't do, she'd get really upset and lay a guilt trip on us. We couldn't think for ourselves! I think she's the reason I'm so indecisive!

soontobemrsdavis · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?

I grew up primarily with my gma so there were definitely things that she did not want to talk about ie. sex. When I got my period she said "now you know what can happen if your with a boy right" I was like ummmmm ok..lol

So I will def have a clear line of communication where my kids feel free to discuss all topics.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did?

I would take the best things I received from my gma, my mom and my dad.

From Gma: Education is a great thing. There are so many opportunities in this country to achieve all that you want.

From my mom: Your self confidence is what will see you through, rely on no one to give you that feeling of importance, it comes from within. You must own all of your strengths and realize what are some areas you may need help in and work on it. Also you must have desire and ambition to own your own business, whether it is something you do for your career or simply on the side.

From Dad: You must be in learning mode constantly. You will never stop learning about others and yourself for as long as you live. If you think you know it all, then you really know nothing at all.

And now I am crying

mrsbaker1128 · September 2010

soontobemrsdavis:

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?

I grew up primarily with my gma so there were definitely things that she did not want to talk about ie. sex. When I got my period she said "now you know what can happen if your with a boy right" I was like ummmmm ok..lol

So I will def have a clear line of communication where my kids feel free to discuss all topics.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did?

I would take the best things I received from my gma, my mom and my dad.

From Gma: Education is a great thing. There are so many opportunities in this country to achieve all that you want.

From my mom: Your self confidence is what will see you through, rely on no one to give you that feeling of importance, it comes from within. You must own all of your strengths and realize what are some areas you may need help in and work on it. Also you must have desire and ambition to own your own business, whether it is something you do for your career or simply on the side.

From Dad: You must be in learning mode constantly. You will never stop learning about others and yourself for as long as you live. If you think you know it all, then you really know nothing at all.

And now I am crying

Don't cry! ((hugs))

I couldn't help but giggle at what your gma said about your period!

klv · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? Be supportive, pay attention, and have open communication. Listen to what the kids have to say, and if they are having trouble, take steps to help them. I also want to have the place where all the kids want to go and hang out after school and on the weekend.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? Travel. My dad also has a high respect for nature which I inherited. I want to pass that on to my kids as well.

Firefly9 · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? Have more than one so they can have a sibling!! Hope that 29 years worth of lecturing about money and the importance of saving kicked in (it has) and not call to just lecture about money when they are nearly 30 and married.....I had really great parents, so this is really all I can complain about.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? Love them unconditionally, support them, encourage them, discipline them, take plenty of opportunities to teach them, spend time with them, etc, etc...

EarthMommi1 · September 2010

mrsbaker1128:
EJSSBG:

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? I want to tell my children when they are making a bad choice. Not just about clothes or minor things -that I do not care about. BUT I want to tell them when they are making terrible life choices- i feel like as a teenager I made bad ones and my parents LET me do it.

My mom was the complete opposite! She controlled everything we did and if we wanted to do something that she didn't like or she thought we shoudn't do, she'd get really upset and lay a guilt trip on us. We couldn't think for ourselves! I think she's the reason I'm so indecisive!

Haha I guess it swings both ways?! Hehe.

rxy5309 · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?

I can't think of anything that they did that I wouldn't do. My parents were pretty straight forward with us and I feel like I will parent a lot like they did. They never had to spank us b/c they had our respect. They gave us everything we wanted after we earned it. I wil however make my children sit and I will help them with their homework (my mom was a caterer and was gone most nights) and I will make them do chores. My mom just expected us to be clean children, but I think you have to teach them and make them work towards something.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did?

My parents were amazing. I ask them all the time how they did it with us. My sister and I were both godies goodies and we actually liked staying home and spending time with them. I would love to have Friday night board game nights like we did. We would always go out and eat chinese food and play a game. I always wanted to stay home with them instead of going out. We also traveled together a lot. I will also let them chose what they want to do extra curricular wise. My mom insisted we have something to do, but we always got to choose.

Bubs101 · September 2010

Good questions!

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? I plan on helping them find their nitch and talents early. My parents didn't really involve us in sports, musical instruments or hobbies, so I didn't discover that I loved swing dancing until I was already in college. I wish I would have started earlier so that I could have done competitions and such.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? They had us under control! lol. They always had an eye on us to make sure we weren't getting into mischief while at other people's homes. My aunts and uncles bring their little kids over and it's like they turn the parent switch off - they're totally oblivious that their kids are jumping on the couches or wrestling in front of the tv when people are watching a movie. I definitely don't want to be like that.

ccam · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? There probably isn't much I'd do differently - mine were great parents. But, I'd probably start a college fund for my kids so they have more of a choice of where they can go.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? Eat dinner together every night. Now that we're all older - sitting around the table and talking is one of our favorite things to do.

busybeegirl1976 · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? Try not to be so nosey. My mom corners the market on nosiness and gets mad when she doesn't get to know everything. It can be very frustrating.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? Raise my children in the love of God.

soontobemrsdavis · September 2010

mrsbaker1128:
soontobemrsdavis:

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you?

I grew up primarily with my gma so there were definitely things that she did not want to talk about ie. sex. When I got my period she said "now you know what can happen if your with a boy right" I was like ummmmm ok..lol

So I will def have a clear line of communication where my kids feel free to discuss all topics.

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did?

I would take the best things I received from my gma, my mom and my dad.

From Gma: Education is a great thing. There are so many opportunities in this country to achieve all that you want.

From my mom: Your self confidence is what will see you through, rely on no one to give you that feeling of importance, it comes from within. You must own all of your strengths and realize what are some areas you may need help in and work on it. Also you must have desire and ambition to own your own business, whether it is something you do for your career or simply on the side.

From Dad: You must be in learning mode constantly. You will never stop learning about others and yourself for as long as you live. If you think you know it all, then you really know nothing at all.

And now I am crying

Don't cry! ((hugs))

I couldn't help but giggle at what your gma said about your period!

thanks!! After this I had to go straight into a meeting and I was thinking about this poll the whole time.

Yep that's gma! I still remember her saying it as we walked to the store to go get the huge stay free pads!!

brookelynpaisley · September 2010

1) What is one thing that you plan on doing differently when raising your children than your parents did with you? I really don't know. I think they did very well as parents. I don't resent them for anything or feel like I missed out on any experiences. I don't know that anything they would have done differently would have made me any better or well adjusted. DH's parents, on the other hand, are a whole different story...

2) What is one thing that you're going to make sure you do the same as what your parents did? I love that no matter what we wanted to do or try (painting, dancing, swimming, basketball, tennis, golf, etc.) our parents made it happen. We got to literally try anything we wanted. I hope we can provide that for our kids as well.

stepheverhart · September 2010

1) Travel more? 2) dinner together everynight

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