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[quote=Anonymous]I had a good childhood.  My parents have a great marriage and were good parents.  The keys, IMO:

(1) The rules were the rules, and they were enforced.  They weren't arbitrary--when we got in trouble we pretty much knew going in that we were going to get in trouble.  Discipline wasn't based on whims and moods.  The rules were fair and made sense.   
(2) We felt safe.  In part, because of (1), but also because we knew that our parents loved each other and loved us.  Our needs were always met.  We knew our parents would protect us if needed.  And they were definitely the adults--they didn't try to be our friends, they were our parents.  
(3) Lots of affection--our family was warm, joked and played together, spent time together, and you could always get a hug.  Fights were fair: No withholding of affection, silent treatment, mean personal comments, etc.  
(4) Our parents didn't try to make us fit some mold--they respected and nurtured our gifts and were proud of our successes, even if they weren't the ones they had imagined.

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