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Old 02-16-2007, 02:50 PM
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Default Grade How Your Parents/Guardians Did

Or how they're doing for you adolescent folk.

Mine were typical first generation Korean parents. They came to US, set up own business, and elevated into the middle class with no degrees. Didn't really worry about money when growing up, but due to working lots, had no time for activities. No little league games, boy scouts, music recitals, etc. I played sports in high school, but my parents never came to games or anything. No vacations in youth either.

I give parents B-. They, like most Korean immigrants, had little to nothing when they get here. So I give them a whole lot of credit in where they got, especially with little understanding of the language. I have no major psychological problems stemming from childhood. I do wish my parents were more involved in my activities in middle and high school, but that was unavoidable. As parents and providers, they did an excellent job in giving me the opportunity to do what I wanted to do post-high school.

I do wish I could have went to Walt Disney World like all my other friends though.

How were yours?

PS - Make a poll if you want.
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