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[quote=Anonymous]I am a mom (little kid) but from the child's perspective, I wish my parents had traveled with us. We could afford it (especially domestic trips, national parks, etc. -- not luxury hotels in Paris) but they are homebodies and not outdoorsy or adventurous. I wish my parents had encouraged me to study abroad. I had a controlling boyfriend in college who whined about it so I never did it. I travel a lot now but I wish I had had more opportunities throughout my childhood/teen years. As far as activities, I was not a good ball sport/team sport athlete, but I wish my parents had encouraged unusual and unconventional sports like archery, etc. I am very athletic, just not in a soccer or baseball sense.

Overall I had a happy, positive childhood so I would never say this to my parents, but if any parents here are looking for perspectives, here you go.

Separately, but somewhat related, I also wish my mom had done stuff -- anything -- for herself and for her marriage; I have lasting hangups about parenthood because she was such a martyr.[/quote]

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