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Has your life been different from or similar to that of Kezia when you
nas your perception about your parents changed now? Do you find
any change in your parents' behaviour vis-a-vis yours? Who has become more
understanding? What steps would you like to take to build a relationship based
on understanding? Write three or four paragraphs (150-200 words) discussing
these issues from your own experience.
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As a female, I can definitely relate to the story and life of Kezia and her relationship with parents over the years. I do think that over the years, my perception of my parents has changed considerably.
When I was younger, I did not feel much love and like most young kids was selfish in what I wanted. If I did not get what I wanted I would cry and eventually get it. When I grew up and became a teenager, I, for some reason started to hate my parents. Everything they did or said, I felt like it was against me, I felt like living in a jail when I was home.
However, as I grew up and became more mature I understood how much they loved me and I started to bond with them as well.
I noticed how, as I showed more affection and love, they showed double that amount, loving me and forgiving me for all the bad I had done to them over the years. They were really parents and I was just a young brat, who did not know better.
I think the first step to build an understanding is to give up the 'victim mentality' most of us have in our heads. We believe we are right, everyone is wrong and out to get us. We need to first work on ourselves and understand that life is what we make of it and not everyone hates us.
We need to understand that we are not victims and that we are the choices we make.
Next step is to talk openly and as much as possible but also try to be diplomatic to make sure no one gets hurt in the process
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My life has been somewhat similar to that of Kezia's. As a child, I was punished for being naughty, even though my parents were quite loving and caring.
My life has been somewhat similar to that of Kezia's. As a child, I was punished for being naughty, even though my parents were quite loving and caring.Yes, my perspective about my parents has changed with time. As a young child, I used to be scared of their anger at my mischiefs and also found them too strict for my liking. Now, I realise that they always had their best intentions in mind.
My life has been somewhat similar to that of Kezia's. As a child, I was punished for being naughty, even though my parents were quite loving and caring.Yes, my perspective about my parents has changed with time. As a young child, I used to be scared of their anger at my mischiefs and also found them too strict for my liking. Now, I realise that they always had their best intentions in mind.Growing up, my behaviour has changed and so has my parents'. They, too, try and see things from the perspective of a teenager. However, I feel I have become more understanding with regards to their wishes and biddings.
My life has been somewhat similar to that of Kezia's. As a child, I was punished for being naughty, even though my parents were quite loving and caring.Yes, my perspective about my parents has changed with time. As a young child, I used to be scared of their anger at my mischiefs and also found them too strict for my liking. Now, I realise that they always had their best intentions in mind.Growing up, my behaviour has changed and so has my parents'. They, too, try and see things from the perspective of a teenager. However, I feel I have become more understanding with regards to their wishes and biddings.A relationship based on mutual understanding is of the best sort. Hence, to achieve that I would like to make as many efforts as possible on my part. Spending more time with my parents, discussing and explaining issues concerning both can help build mutual respect and regard. I would also express my appreciation for whatever they do for me and calmly convey my own expectations. Instead of getting irritated with their excessive concern, I would try to see things from their perspective.