What Grade Would You Give Your Parents

[Jenzebelle]

For the longest time, I would have given my Mother an F and my Father a D.
Neither was there for me growing up. My Father because he worked all of the time and went to school. My Mother because she resented me because I came along and because I was never the daughter she wanted.
Now that I am older, I would have to give my Mother a D+ and my Father a B-.
I can't erase the past and I can never forget the things that happened to me, but at least my Father is trying to make amends and has apologized for a lot of it.

 

[Pin Wizard]

I would have to give them an A-. Dad did great providing for us, and mom was always there. But they really missed the boat when it came to providing the proper education. We ended up in trade schools (I think because dad had gone to engineering school and never went to college himself.) But we really needed that college education! I hate to think of how many times I've left a "career" and tried something else. And I'll be doing it again AFTER I finish college! It's a real sore spot for both me and my sister. But I love them anyway!

 

[nativetxn]

I would give my mother an A+, my father was not part of the equation

 

[tiggerlover]

I would have to give my mother a B or B- and my father a D. I love my dad a lot, but there were issues that I really wish could have been changed.

 

[Lars624]

Definately an A++ I know it's not a real grade but A+ didn't seem like enough

 

[Leota]

I'm with Lars - A+++ isn't even close enough to cover what great parents I have & how wonderful they did raising us. I think sometimes they could have been stricter, but they wanted us to be autonomous & learn from our mistakes...which we did. I always think how lucky I am to have such fantastic, loving, supportive, fun,interesting parents.

 

[Melrosgirl]

D-

I turned out pretty good if I do say so myself, lol, but they are awful role models, sad to say. I get asked all the time how I turned out so different. (boy that is sad to even type that!)

I will say that we always had food, drink, shelter, and pretty much what we wanted, but that doesn't always make up for lack of leadership, etc. This was all proved on our last family get together, last week.

 

[bumcat]

MrsPiglet - Sometimes I believe if alcohol hadn't been in the picture maybe things would have been a bit diff. but only slightly. Some people I do believe are just evil deep down inside.
My father was just bad and abusive in every way towards my mother and then myself once she had enough sense to divorce him. He got custody since he was a police officer and she worked in a bar and had a record.
They divorced when I was 4, my father immediately remarried a horrible person. (they are still married and truly deserve each other).
My mother "disappeared" when I was almost 5 and I didn't see her again until I was 12. She died from a drug/alcohol overdose when I was 13. Her death was left as undetermined.
My mother at least explained why she was gone for 8 yrs. She was in prison most of that time. She was in tears and very ashamed as she explained everything. I have more respect for her for at least being honest. When we were little she was very ignorant about raising kids. My brother and I were left alone all day at ages 3 and 4, we learned real quick how to take care of ourselves. Just as I was getting to know her she died.
And my stepmother - just see the movie Sybil and you'll know what kind of person she is.
I haven't seen them in 13 yrs and never will. My life began when I got away from everyone.
Sorry this is so long.......just wanted to explain.

 

[RitaZ.]

I would give them A+! My mom and dad were great parents (my dad passed away 13 yrs. ago). If I was granted a wish, it would be to spend a day with my dad. The good thing is that I still have my mom and we have a really close relationship!

 

[JerseyJanice]

A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

 

[kinlaw6450]

I give them both Low C's possibly D. They were horrible parents. Thank god for the most part we turned out ok. Now as grandparents. The are more in the B+ range.

Don't get me wrong. I love my parents but they S*** as parental figures. The didn't teach us much...didn't instill values (other members of the family took over there) i could go on and on!

 

[Rajah]

A+ with extra credit!!

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

I'd give them a B, overall.

In the love department....A all the way, however my parents didn't push any of us to achieve. Whatever grades we happened to bring home were fine with them. While on one hand it's nice to be accepted, all 3 of us could have used a little extra nudge.

 

[addicted_to_WDW]

I'd give them a B, overall.

In the love department....A all the way, however my parents didn't push any of us to achieve. Whatever grades we happened to bring home were fine with them. While on one hand it's nice to be accepted, all 3 of us could have used a little extra nudge.

 

[Tina]

I'd give my mom a D+ and My dad an Incomplete (you have to show up to earn a grade, right?). Everytime DH sees my mom he asks, "How the heck did you turn out so NORMAL?"

 

[Pooh93]

Mom B- and Dad A+++++++++++

 

[snowball22]

Sadly an F-. My parents should have never had kids. To those who had A parents, you are very blessed. I am so happy for you all.

 

[JulesMom]

Mom gets an A+. She didn't do everything perfect, but she did the best she could and everything she did out of love.

Dad gets a C. He is an alcoholic. He didn't abuse us in any way--Thank God--, but he wasn't emotionally there alot. But, he did teach us a good work ethic.

 

[Jodi1980]

Bump

 

[PenskeSth1]

I give both my parents a C- or even a D. My dad was abusive. My grandparents now I would give A+++ they pretty much raised me and were very loving. My parents even stink as grandparents. Those who have great parents are so LUCKY.. My parents are into themselves and no one else.