what sort of parent do you think you'll become? Options

[iGio]

Easy, off to Dominican Republic. Where not even half the island has electricity. They'll study there, luckily the education in Dominican Republic happens to be transferable, at least highschool and "some" college education. They will grow up properly the way the rest of my family has and become successful.

My dad would do the exact same thing.

[ReggieM]

i will be a filf the sexiest parent ever.

[radhikaeatsraman]

do you think your methods will be completely different from your parents'? or will you raise your children similarly?
I think I'll raise my children similarly, because my parents weren't too strict with me but still managed to teach me right from wrong. I will be different in the sense that I want to homeschool my children until they feel they are ready for "real" school.

will you be a lenient parent or will you give them an amish-like lifestyle?
I'll be fairly lenient, but not to the point where they can do whatever the hell they want. Again, I'll place emphasis on the Noble Eightfold Path and teach them about ahimsa (nonviolence) and all that good stuff. Hopefully, they won't even think of doing drugs or drinking; not because "OMG MOM WOULD KILL ME" but because it's harmful and unhealthy and just plain stupid. I want to teach them to be independent, so I'll teach them how to clean, do laundry, some light cooking, etc. Overall, I want them to make their own decisions because it's the right thing to do.

will you make them do a bunch of extra curriculars and whatnot, or let them run free!
Ultimately, children are human beings too, and I am merely a guide. I want to expose them to everything I can: the arts, sports, reading, animals, etc, and then let them choose. I don't want to limit them in their opportunities in life, so I want to teach them that learning is a beautiful, wonderful process that should be done in every moment/second of life.

what will your disciplinary style be..if you're going to have one?
I believe the reason children act out is because they are not being engaged. We must listen to our children's words and actions and prevent any possible misbehavior through practical solutions.

Bottom line: I want my children to be the best people they can be and use the good they learn to make the world a better place.

[towntown2]

I don't plan on becoming a parent at all, but for the sake of this conversation, I'd say that I would rule with an iron fist.
I'm not the type who'd take crap from younger people, so my kids would have to really respect and obey me. That's how I was raised by my mom.

When they show me that they can be trusted on their own as teenagers, then I will do what my mom does now which is giving them the freedom to do almost anything as long as they retain their common sense and integrity. I won't be too tight so they'd feel like they can tell me stuff without me going off on them.

I'd also be one of those typical Asian parents and a stickler for grades. Only A's for semester grades. B's are acceptable for quarter grades only. No C's at my house.

My kids will be raised well versed in arts - music, dance, acting, etc. I'd take them to the symphonies and theaters at an early age. My kids would have lots of extracurricular activities but with a balanced social life, too.

I'd probably be a terrible parent because I don't think I'd ever have the patience nor the willingness to do all of these for anybody.

[angelrevelation]

Hopefully not exactly like mine...

I think I'll be a pretty intelligent, thoughtful, and cautious parent. I'd be a good place to go for advice and experience sharing. To be honest I'll probably be pretty distant with my kids most of the time (that's usually just how I am) unless something comes up where I'd need to be overly affectionate.

I think I'd put them into a bunch of classes when they're young, then after let them decide for themselves what they want to stick with. But I'd expect them to do their best in school (if you do your best... usually one does very well).

I don't want to be like my parents and freak out over small things and be close minded and either completely insipid or completely self righteous. Or expect my kids to tell me everything that goes on, and get completely offended by all the little things they don't understand about me. *sigh* vent.

[USCavalry]

i'll probably be the kind that rolls over on them in my sleep

[EmoEyelinerx]

I will raise my children somewhat to how my parents raised me. I didnt turn out so bad. I like they way they taught me right from wrong and my responsibilities in life. I would probably be more of a lenient parent. I would still make them do chores but not to the extent that their going to want to strangle me. I would want them to have time to do extra curricular activites and time for them to run free. I want them to have lots of friends and be well rounded but I also want them to have time for themselves and to do whatever they please as long as it doesent get out of hand. If they do, their will be consequences. If they backtalk or sass me to the extent im getting ready to smack the s**t out of them their grounded, no computer, no tv, no phone, no video games. If they scream, holler and throw temper tantroms I wont stand for it, I will give them a quick spanking or, if their older a slap in the face to tell them whos the boss. Other then that I will be able to relate to them but yet, still be a good mom. I wont discurrage fighting unless it gets out of hand because they need to learn to protect themselves, I wont bother them about having to do tons of things for like laundry, cleaning etc. unless its for a holiday or party, and I wont discurage them from raising their voice to speak their mind/opinions. I want my kids to go out and tell everyone "thats the best mommy ever". I will spoil them until they can say they have everything.

[kimmytree]

I'll end up raising my kids in their own little bubbles. I can already tell I'm going to be too over-protective.

[Tung]

I think i'll be a very lenient parent, and spoil them, but they i'll be very strict when it comes to going out or dating.