As an adult I can see both my parents in me. As a child I'm pretty sure I was like my parents when they were young, I kept myself entertained, never spoke during the tv program or if an adult was on the phone. Granted I left my Barbie dolls set up on the floor or my laundry was'nt always in the basket but I had respect for my things and for others.

Going thru my daughters room today got me thinking. She is like me in some ways but cripes she has no respect for her things or others sometimes. CD's out of cases on the floor, garbage garbage garbage, can't pick anything up if it spilled, has plenty of space and containers to put things but can't use them, comes home from playing with friends to a room full of stuff and is bored. She is a good kid, but what a total slob. I'm hoping this improves with age. I'm curious to see her as an adult and how much she will reflect her parents.



Are your children like you?