Back in those days I would always make some funny face and murmur anytime I receive discipline from my parents, at some point I just disliked my dad for those moments he would scolded me. But looking back I can't help but appreciate for his efforts, consistency and intentional way he raised me.
The disciplines where not pleasant at all, some includes spanking, frog jump, kneeling down, washing the dishes and even clearing the backyard. These where the punishment we received for some rules we break.
My dad was so intentional about raising all four of us (girls) to be independent. He was present, strict and sometimes we felt he was too much to handle. He often say:
“Don’t depend on any man to do everything for you. Be bold, hardworking and firm.”
He made sure I went to school, learned a skill, and understood the importance of self-sufficiency. At the time, I didn’t fully understand why he was so hard on me, but today I am grateful.
My experience
My parents always wake us up so early to get ready for school and most time we become so relaxed that we end up going late for school.
I still remember how he (my dad)used to drop us at school and he felt we where taking our privilege for granted, and then one day he changed the routine. He started parking his car at a fuel station 45 minutes walk away from home so we could walk the rest of the way. He wanted to train us to walk smartly and fast and appreciate what we have.
So,we usually woke up at 5:30 to get ready for school. It was really frustrating then, especially when he would threaten to leave if I wasn’t ready on time. But that strict routine taught me how to be fast, disciplined, and organized, the qualities I now carry into my adult life.
Before 5:30 my body is up and active for the day even if I am on the bed
Whenever I see someone behaving rudely or living without discipline, I just thank God for how I was raised. My parents worked hard to untill strong value in me, respect, responsibility, self-reliance
My parents worked hard to instill strong values in me. Respect, responsibility, and self-reliance became second nature. Today, whenever I see someone behaving rudely or living without discipline, I silently thank God for the way I was raised.
I have grown into a woman who is brave, responsible, smart, and independent. I don’t depend completely on anyone, nor do I expect much from them. Everything I am today is a reflection of the lessons and values my parents instilled in me.
Indeed just like my parents always say you will look back at these things I am doing for you and thank me the things I found annoying or two strict in my childhood were the foundation of my success and growth today. Those uncomfortable moments I didn't understand where life teaching me.
Today, I can proudly say that I am grateful for the training, the discipline, and the love that shaped me into who I am.
