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[quote=Anonymous]My childhood was not idyllic as I had a very abusive father - but he was not all bad and I have very fond memories. Some of those I consider aspects of an idyllic childhood:

Growing up in a small town or suburbs where I could ride my bike anywhere. I would go out after school and come back for dinner without having to tell &quot;where&quot; I was going besides &quot;I am going to ride my bike&gt;&quot;

Play with other children on the streets games like hopscotch, steal the flag, tag, etc.

Lots of fruit trees in my yard and just gorge myself on them anytime I wanted.

Holiday traditions - a big deal in our family with tons of food/preparation and open house for anyone who was invited and anyone who was walking by and just wanted to come in to celebrate with us. Those were amazing...

Going every summer to spend time with my grandmother and relatives - it was wonderful!

My grandmother - I miss her so much! She was the best....

Freedom to explore and roam around without hovering parents.

My father letting me watch or watch late night movies with me all night long.

Sitting at the kitchen table with my father just talking to him until late hours while he drank (drinking was a problem, but when he was not violent as a result of the drinking, I really enjoy those times - he was a wonderful conversationalist and we would talk about almost anything. He would tell me stories of his childhood, is youth, him protesting military dictatorship, etc. We would talk about politics, history, current events. And he could be funny too).

My parents (my father more than my mother to tell the truth) making tons of time to spend with me and including me.

Besides giving my kids time, including them and giving them freedom to explore, I can't really replicate much of that. [/quote]

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