So how do normal families work?

[fridakahlo]

Please share your childhood experiences of normailty, of having a stable home enviroment, how your parents supported you and helped you develop the tools that you need to live in todays crazy world? I'd also like to hear very good memories that still make you warm inside? I could do with hearing some of the good stuff.

Are you revisiting a pile of crap memories 2nite?
Sorry not to answer the Q, it's a bit too big for me.

Yes, sorry, not quite sure why you're asking or what you're looking for?

oh god this could turn into a self pitying nightmare tout suite. how fucking dull

No, not self pitying, just read something that made me despair of humanity, so I thought I would ask for some positive things, memories that are good, that reflect the good in people.

The Parenting forum of Mumsnet is perhaps not the best place for your post fridakahlo!

In fact, may be one of the most inappropriate places for your post (other than maybe Sleep and Divorce!)

Why? When I was asking a question about parenting? Not in a specific way obviously but a more general way. I considered before I posted where I should start the thread and parenting seemed the logical choice. I also considered relationships but that didn't seem entirly relevant either, as it's not an ongoing problem I am considering. May I ask where I should post it and then I will?

I remember mealtimes being fun with us all sar round talking about our day. Holidays were nice memories. Parents were always supportive of our choices along the way

Thank you Nevercan. Also came across a lovely post by soandso on getorf's thread. Was very faith restoring, esp the bit about the dog.

When My dad lost His temper once, after is been naughty, he later came to apologise. It left a big impression on me. A defining moment; i had been naughty but he should not have acted the way he did. I learnt that i am responsible for My own actions, i learnt that no matter what someone else has done to make you angry, you are still responsible for your ensuing re action. I learnt that no one is right all the time, adults and authority get it wrong too. I learnt that there is not always a right and wrong, there is a big grey area. I learnt that i could trust My father. It is one of My favourite childhood memories even though i was getting disiplined and told off.

A very good and valuble lesson. Well done your father!