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I Illustrated The Stark Differences Between My Mom And Dad — Yet They’ve Been Married For 40 Years
My mom and dad are polar opposites. This comic illustrates those differences.
But despite that, they’ve been married for 40 years.
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My mother used to be pretty blunt
She wasn’t the most affectionate, motherly type. But I could always rely on her to give me straightforward answers.
My father was, and still is, always very pleasant, and not wanting to cause friction or worry with seemingly controversial statements
He’s very intelligent and book smart, so as I’d gotten older, I figured he was just trying to give me answers that he thought wouldn’t upset me. I eventually ended up figuring it out from a book in my elementary school library. The book was Where Did I Come From, by Peter Mayle.
Ma had no time for sentimental or florid explanations
Pop just wanted me to be happy
My mom also warned me about STDs
My dad was right to strict at times
My ex-boyfriend had something going on with an older woman–my high school teacher’s friend. And I found out about it through my high school teacher herself. Oh well. We would eventually leave for the USA anyway: land of Johnny Depp, and that guy from Teen Witch.
Both my parents are hard-working people who went through a lot. So I can understand this sentiment
Despite their difference, they were extremely supportive parents who were there for us all the way
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Jonathan Eatsalot 6 years ago
I've had to be both mom & dad. I hope my kids aren't too messed up!
A S Koziol 6 years ago
Well, if your kids end up a mess (which it doesn't sound like they will because you clearly care about them), let's pray they understand when they become adults that parents don't have all the answers either, and parents do the best they can, and they love you and forgive you for whatever you feel you need forgiven. But I suspect all is good. :)
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Eric Mikalo 6 years ago
I like how the father is encouraging. Being blunt is good, but I feel like some truths should be delivered in a softer way.
Morgiana 6 years ago
They both have their good and weaker points. Distracting a small child with tv and snacks is also not a good thing. I guess the answer type depends on the age and topic.
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Pol Macqueron 6 years ago
Nice that you have both ways of seeing stuffs, should help being balanced
stellermatt 6 years ago
so they both have good and bad qualities depending on what kind of answer you're after I guess?
Agnes Jekyll 6 years ago
I looked up your wordpress, and it's so great!! I especially love the bullying comic--I love RICKI--he's amazing! Your story reminded me of a great essay by Catherine Gildiner about a similar bully "Anthony McDougall"--if you ever have time to read it, I really recommend it.
Johanna Kidd 6 years ago
In Europe most parents arent backward in explaining to their kids, because when they gro up they Will Experiment&thats when they see that theyve been lied to by parents! They will never trust their folks again!
Zori the degu 6 years ago
If I ever became a parent, I wouldn't just be a mother, but exactly the same mother that was drawn in the comics!
Jonathan Eatsalot 6 years ago
I've had to be both mom & dad. I hope my kids aren't too messed up!
A S Koziol 6 years ago
Well, if your kids end up a mess (which it doesn't sound like they will because you clearly care about them), let's pray they understand when they become adults that parents don't have all the answers either, and parents do the best they can, and they love you and forgive you for whatever you feel you need forgiven. But I suspect all is good. :)
Load More Replies... Eric Mikalo 6 years ago
I like how the father is encouraging. Being blunt is good, but I feel like some truths should be delivered in a softer way.
Morgiana 6 years ago
They both have their good and weaker points. Distracting a small child with tv and snacks is also not a good thing. I guess the answer type depends on the age and topic.
Load More Replies... Pol Macqueron 6 years ago
Nice that you have both ways of seeing stuffs, should help being balanced
stellermatt 6 years ago
so they both have good and bad qualities depending on what kind of answer you're after I guess?
Agnes Jekyll 6 years ago
I looked up your wordpress, and it's so great!! I especially love the bullying comic--I love RICKI--he's amazing! Your story reminded me of a great essay by Catherine Gildiner about a similar bully "Anthony McDougall"--if you ever have time to read it, I really recommend it.
Johanna Kidd 6 years ago
In Europe most parents arent backward in explaining to their kids, because when they gro up they Will Experiment&thats when they see that theyve been lied to by parents! They will never trust their folks again!
Zori the degu 6 years ago
If I ever became a parent, I wouldn't just be a mother, but exactly the same mother that was drawn in the comics!
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