My parents were pretty worthless. So my boss pretty much taught me all the important stuff about growing up.
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Books, and my grandparents they were awesome. My parents were worthless too, kinda still are. I learned most things by observing others and through my friends.
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Growing up my parents didn't give me an allowance, but whenever I needed anything they were sure to buy it for me and when I wanted to go with friends I got some money. Mainly I had to earn my own moneys when I turned 15 and old enough to work. Before like for the movies I'd probably get like $20 or something, but that wasn't a usual occurence and for the most part I just got 5-10 dollars and it definitely set me for life. Now here at college I am working as well as saving. I know that if I want something I have to aim to save for it, and realize more the value of what I am getting.
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I worked for my parents for seven years. I hated it most of the time I was there. I was even given half of the business. After working 60 - 90 hour weeks i finally told my parents I needed a break. We sold the business, I got some money and traveled Europe for a year, then the US. Tell them you need a break and that you'd like to explore some other possibillities. If they are good parents they'll understand and let you go. Just dont leave them in a bind, hire someone to replace you if you have to or see if you can take a vacation. You'll be ready to get back to work afterwards and if your not. oh well.
487054
Dont lie-you may not understand now why your parents do what they do...but later in life you will.   You should always be turthful!
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I remember having to clean in a mechanic shop, i didnt get rich off of it, but it was good enough for being 13. I suggest ask your mom or dad to see if they have any projects around the house to earn money.
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my last job I have a very nasty boss. he told me right to my face that no matter what i did it would be wrong, and he was right no matter what he told me to do or how he told lme to do it it was never right It was like working for jeckel and hyde\n\nthis person is no longer in this area he lost his business and his family for drinking on the job.i feel bad for his family but he got what he deserved
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My partner was born into an abusive and harsh family and is one of the most wonderful people in the world. You are who you choose to be, your parents made you they do not define you.
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get a great education and become their boss
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Most all people have some sort of mental illness. The key is are you being affected emotionally or physically by this person. If the answer to this is yes then take it from an middle aged person suffering daily from a boss and mother that are mentally ill. This has had a HUGE affect on my life and my children. So MY advice is to look for another job in an organized manner and make the move if you have any of the above issues.There are bosses that donot get off on power struggles.I have one now. BEST TO YOU.
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I am really surprised you don't have more answers here. My parents were separated when I was young what I learned from my mom was to work for what I want, and that materialistic items are just that materialistic, unimportant.... My dad on the other hand was the opposite, marry a rich guy and make sure you have more than your neighbors... I certainly see why they divorced. Though he worked for all he had, he and mom both gave to me a strong work ethic... too bad I am now disabled and unable to work, makes it very hard to do what I want.
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Some people actually are the bosses of other people, but that's usually in the workplace, where somebody needs to be in charge to make sure things run right. Parents also have to be "bosses" to their children, at least until the kids are old enough and have demonstrated the ability to make good decisions on their own. If you are talking about why people want to boss around their friends and peers, some people like to have power over others. Or they think they are smarter or better than everyone else. They have to learn that you can't really control other people. Even as a parent, you can't make your kids feel a certain way or force them to chose to become a certain career; all you can do is prevent them from making dangerous choices and give them the opportunity to learn and make good choices. Each of us has to learn that the only person I have ultimate control over is myself. I cannot control everything that happens to me, but I can control my attitude, what I say, what I do. I'm the boss of me, regardless of who else has power over my life.
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The times I worked voluntarily often proved to be the richest times for me. Not only did they help my attitude towards others but God is no ones debtor! Somebody gave me all the cash I needed to learn  to drive! people gave me nice diving watches, paid for my holidays abroad etc. \n\nTry it!
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From here it looks like you were ungrateful to your parents who you admit spoiled you as their only child...surely they would be concerned if you hung out with the older cousins of a bad influence (even you admit that they looked like gangsters and got into trouble). Yet you complain about not being able to compete with your good cousins that did well in school...Your parents likely only wanted the best for you which you couldn't comprehend because of your youthful rebellion and now that you're a parent you want to deprive your kids of the companionship of well-meaning grandparents? Take them to see your parents on a regular basis --- and be nice to your parents because they deserve it.
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Do not loose yourself to tensions my sister. If already nothing has gone wrong, try to get a job first. Be positive. When you have a job you will have some authority. Then it would be easier for you to convinvence your parents. Parents too love you more than anything. Therefore you will succeed no doubt. Good luck.
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yeah im working on this too but my parents are all about grades and shit not that stuff. uhhh what im doing, and it seems to be working, is to take more responsibility and like do crap around the house without them asking. come home when ur told, do stuff u wouldnt normally do, make sure u can do everything to help them out that u possibly can. suck up, be a tool, good luck.
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Your parents give you the fundamentals to make your own decisions in life, but, ultimately, you are your only guide.
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Sweetie you sound like a good role model. Some parents are over protective and don't let children learn from their mistakes.  Others let their kids have free  reign with no bouandaries. You probably had a good realtionship with your daughter - one where you sat down and really told why you were raising her a certain way and what your rules and expectations were, as well as why she should always strive for excellence.  Good for you - I bet you are so proud!