So many of us parent the way our parents did – because it’s the only example we’ve had a chance to see up close. We think one of the ways to remedy this is to create a space where people can share stories of the things they feel their parents did right, so we can all learn from those examples.

Niccole Bruno

My parents ensured my sister and I had opportunities through education, extracurricular activities, and continued support. They both worked multiple jobs to be able to send us to private school, to pay for test prep, dance and gymnastic lessons, and more. Read more>>

Heather Robinson

To be honest, I never filled out this application because I couldn’t answer this question, and I KNEW it was the question I needed to answer, so thank you for your patience. Read more>>

Brenna Yovanoff

I was homeschooled until I was 15, in what was probably the most unstructured, un-curriculumed, absolute-hippie way possible. Consequently, I wound up pretty regrettable at algebra, but with essentially unlimited time to read and write. Read more>>

Ale Rubiera

Since I was a kid, my parents always allowed me to explore art. I used to draw and paint, listen to music, play the drums, and do still photography. Read more>>

Maz Adams

I am extremely fortunate to have been blessed with two supportive parents. It is not hyperbole when I say that I have always wanted to be an artist. My earliest memories involve me drawing. Read more>>

Tâmara Samara Paiva

This is an exiting question! I am a first generation immigrant and I would not have achieved half of what I did without all the things my parents got right. Read more>>

Juan Borrás

I only have good things to say about my parents. They are both very fond of all types of music and they even prioritized signing up for guitar or singing classes than any type of sport when I was little and that influenced me a lot when it came to producing and playing. Read more>>

Karen K Brees

What my parents did right was respecting my independence, engaging my curiosity, and letting me follow my own interests. Throughout my schooling, the educational establishment was focused on group work, with the assigned roles of facilitator, recorder, and whatever other assistive positions were necessary to give a subordinate role to everyone in the group. Read more>>

Andres Garcia

Growing up, me and my family bonded over sports. I used to play soccer and my parents taught me 2 things. It´s not over until it´s over, and to keep showing up. Read more>>

Elizabeth Paschall

My father served 24 years in the Air Force. I grew up watching him work long hours and rotating shifts to support our country. While stationed in Thailand, he met my mother and they were happily married. Read more>>

Celeste Archambault

My mom has always been the creative type. She is the “I can make that myself” kind of person, and because of that, art and overall creative thinking has always been present in my life. Read more>>

Sierra Levesque

As soon as my parents realized that I was interested in music and singing, they enrolled me in local musical theatre productions at the age of three. From there, I began learning piano and taking singing lessons at age seven. Read more>>

Blkchrist

Out of the many great things my parents did, one stuck with me and made me who I am today. My mom and father are both educators. Owners and founders of arguably the biggest Martial Arts School in Brooklyn, Elite Martial Arts of Brooklyn. Read more>>

Valerie Kemp

Being raised in a family of entrepreneurs, dinner table conversations included stories about different situations in our family business ranging from how to manage employees to the latest changes in their industry, the retail grocery trade. Read more>>

Andrew Eymer

My mother taught me so many lessons that apply to business: financial discipline, patience and kindness. I owe her more than I can ever repay. From Steve’s mother we pull self-reliance, tenacity and hard work ethic. Read more>>

Maleke Bedeau

I feel that my mother always encouraged me to do what I wanted to do. My mother noticed that a young age that me and my brother who is a producer rapper designer to always do what we like. Read more>>

Julia Betancourt

My parents are going to hold it over me that I’m even admitting this, so Mom and Dad, if you’re reading…don’t let this go to your heads. My parents are both teachers, so from an early age, they always made sure that I had access to educational materials about whatever I wanted–books, educational video games, after-school activities. Read more>>

Jalisa Hardy

There were a lot of things that my parents did wrong which is what we often focus on in relationships, so I love this question that reminds me that there are things that we do right and that we do not so right. Read more>>

Ashwani Kumar

Although my parents are illiterate but I could do post graduate because of their hard work and persuation. Reaching height of education from a poor labour class family was a great achievement which I dedicated to my parents. Read more>>

Nika King

My mom unknowingly created a spirit of entrepreneurship in me that has influenced me over the years. As a child, I saw her start multiple businesses to take care of her six kids. Read more>>

Mini Kil

“Honey, just try it”, was a frequent response from my risk-averse parents throughout my life. Mom and dad, children of post-Korean war, had limited opportunities so they encouraged us to try anything and everything we were interested in, regardless of the challenges including lack of resources … somehow, they figured out a way. Read more>>

Vanessa Mejia

Growing up, I always knew that my parents were special. They were hardworking, determined, and always put their family first. But it wasn’t until I was older and reflecting on my own life and career that I truly realized just how much they had done right and how their actions had impacted me. Read more>>

Dr. Darren Murphy

My parents did different things that impacted me in equally important ways. My dad was the first child of twelve kids, born into an Irish catholic family in Casper, WY. He set the standard for all twelve kids. Read more>>

Melissa Peda

My parents were both entrepreneurs by nature and my dad owned his own business. I was raised from a young age to hustle. My mom had me typing her law papers after she had dictated them into a recorder. Read more>>

Ekela Dixon

My parents let me create. I loved music young and my parents made sure I was in the best music programs in my city. Because of that I had experiences that most people could only dream of like singing backup for Elton John, winning a Grammy at 12, and singing for Michael Jackson. Read more>>

Kelsay Myers

Now that I’ve grown up, I recognize how much my parents did right; especially since I work with so many clients whose parents weren’t able to be present for them and who didn’t allow them to be who they are. Read more>>

Lucy Hiller

“Take the shot. If you don’t shoot, someone else will. You have practiced more than the rest—bet on you!” is my favorite piece of advice my mom has given me. Read more>>

Carlotta Romano

Growing up as the eldest of four children, I was fortunate to have parents who knew how to strike the right chords in fostering my interests. One standout memory from my childhood was when, on a summer evening in Rome at the tender age of five, my parents, who are not musicians themselves, took me to a captivating classical concert. Read more>>

Kyla Simone

My parents are both creatives and musically inclined. Because of this, they always encouraged me in my creative pursuits. There has never been a time where they stifled my creativity. Read more>>

Jade Angela Moore

One parent who deserves the most credit would be my father. I would not be in film today if it wasn’t for him. He is the reason I went to DeKalb School of the Arts. Read more>>

Maggie Glenn

Taking that leap of faith and having confidence in yourself along with God’s plan – easier said then done, right?! I was very fortunate to have two fantastic role models in my mother and father. Read more>>

Myrna Love

My siblings and I were raised in a loving and supportive family environment that instilled important values such as family cohesion, support, perseverance, and empathy for others in need. Read more>>

Dalton Weber

My parents instilled in me the art of discipline. I was fortunate to be a part of a family where I learned from an early age to take care of myself. High expectations were implied not just to be strict, but to unlock my greatest potential. Read more>>

Karolina Chibowska-Fellows

I was raised by a remarkable trio – my mother and grandparents. As a single parent in Poland, my mom, a former basketball player, navigated the good and tough sides of parenthood with grace and determination, leaving an indelible mark on my journey to becoming an independent woman in the game we call life. Read more>>

Latnie

My parents instilled in me the value of authenticity and treating others as I would like to be treated. They are individuals of strong moral character, emphasizing that as long as I conduct myself with kindness and integrity, I won’t have to worry about much in life. Read more>>

Molly Cody

My parents always told me to go for it. They still do. Looking back at my childhood, I’m always amazed at the amount of time they spent on evenings and weekends giving my sister and I the opportunities to challenge ourselves through sports. Read more>>

Haley Bastin

Growing up, I was fortunate to have parents who ingrained the importance of service into me at a very young age. If a family member, friend, neighbor, or even a stranger was in need, my parents would step in to help if they could. Read more>>

Candida Della Ragione

Some people call it being stubborn, I call it determination. Some of the best qualities in life that I learned from my parents are determination, a good attitude and the ability to never give up! Read more>>