Having strict parents is not easy. You do not get your way with everything. You do not live the same life as most of your friends. You do not experience a lot of things until you are old enough to make your own choices.
Growing up, I hated being the girl with "strict parents." Sometimes, even to this day, my nineteen year old self hates having to tell my friends I can't go somewhere or do something with them because my parents will not let me. In the end, I am grateful for them. Following are a few things I learned through having strict parents.
1. Knowing My Worth
They taught me who I am/who I should be as a person. They made me understand my value. Because of them I know how I should be treated and the respect I deserve.
2. Knowing My True Friends Are
Because of my parents, I know that sometimes people use you. A true friend will love and respect you no matter the circumstance. They will always support you. They will become another member of your family.
3. How To Respect Others
As a child, I never was allowed to call an adult by their first name. I was always taught to dress adults using Mr., Miss, or Mrs. They taught me that not only do those above me deserve respect, but so do those that are younger than me.
4. How To Act Like A Lady
No, this doesn't mean they taught me how to become "wifey material," though I will say I consider myself to be. They taught me how I should act in every situation. They showed me how to use proper manners. They taught me to be humble. Because of them, I make strides to be a better person every day.
5. It Is Okay To Make Mistakes
Don't get me wrong, if I did something that deserved punishment, I got it. But along with the consequences came a life lesson. Usually there was a long speech about what I had done wrong, how to correct it, and how it affected me/others. Our mistakes are what build us as humans.
6. Dad Is Always Right
This was the worst part of my teenage years. When I say he was always right, I mean ALWAYS. About everything. Have any question? Go to dad. He'll have the answers. Need advice? Go to dad. He'll know what to do.
All in all, I am happy that my parents always watched over me, to an extent. I am thankful for all of the life lessons that they took the time to teach me and for the life traits that I learned from them.
