Comments on: The approval of parents

By: isha

isha — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:15:05 +0000

I agree with OluwaDee, it's a smart idea to keep your parents wisdom in consideration.

By: Nogo

Nogo — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:31:40 +0000

I must be number 2. My mom wanted me to do the traditional Lawyer, Doctor thing at Uni but in the end gave in 'cuz she didn't want me to be a drop-out. I take her concerns into consideration but at the end of the day I don't want to be unhappy without reason for the sake of approval. xoxo

By: solomonsydelle

solomonsydelle — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 22:50:58 +0000

Nice post. Let me confess, I learned a long time ago to trust my gut. As such, I do what i think is best after having weighed the options. I trust myself above and beyond any person on this earth, so while I would appreciate the support of my loved ones, I recognize and understand that it will not always be forthcoming. That, is no biggie. As long as we can all agree to get along, its smooths ailing for everyone.

Disclaimer: I do not encourage this attitude for everyone. And yes, this attitude can be modified and adjusted when the situation calls for it. But, this is an ~ism that has guided me since I was a child, and it has never let me down. =) 'Buyer' beware….

By: nigeriandramaqueen

nigeriandramaqueen — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 03:41:05 +0000

Im definately a No 2! I respect my parents advice. There is much truth in this African proverb: ''A parent can see sitting, what a child cannot see standing on an iroko tree''. There have been decisions that I have taken however, that my parents did not completely agree with.But I have been blessed with parents who support me in almost every way imaginable. I am truly blessed.
And oh! I just read your post about being gap-toothed. I was gap-toothed for a while-but then I got braces and closed it completely. I felt alot better, but thats just me. Bottom line: I did it because it made ME feel better. A lot of people digg gap teeth..infact some people go some procedures to become gap toothed. So smile as wide as you can sweety! Cuz ur beautiful!!

By: shalewa

shalewa — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 23:27:30 +0000

Well.i agree with 30+.there shud be a 4 which is where i fall.I don't discuss my plans with my parents cuz there's every tendency they would change my mind easily.
And like u said,knowing urself makes decision making easier.

By: Diamond Hawk

Diamond Hawk — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 20:54:24 +0000

I think Im a combination of 1 and 2… more so #2…
as per the marriage arena… it's #1… that is soooooooooooo important….

how are you doing chicka…

By: pink-satin

pink-satin — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:07:40 +0000

i just saw my comment!!i fall into no 2 not 1 o!!!lol!!

By: sherri

sherri — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:21:08 +0000

none of the above.
while i value my parents's opinions, i value mine more.
i am def with 30+ on this.

By: Femi b

Femi b — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:05:46 +0000

Well, i think i am neither of three. My parents trust me so much that they trust whatever decision i intend to take. I started my education with Architecture, then i changed to Interior Design. Most of my parents friends were bad mouthing my career change but my parents stuck by me. I guess they felt that they raised me well to be able to make important decisions myself.

By: Afrobabe

Afrobabe — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:15:39 +0000

Hey you trying to take the joy away from my being first????

I am first jare..

They came round soon enough…the trick is not to show how scared you are as well…look strong and they will be forced to beleive everything will be fine…