I enjoyed reading Adam's last post on the different styles of parenting. I would also say that I have an excellent relationship with my parents, primarily because I now understand how much they love me and my siblings. They were very respectful, encouraging, yet demanding parents. they held my siblings and I to a particular standard, yet were very understanding when we failed to meet their standards. They are extremely supportive and were actively involved in my life as a child. Even after their divorce, there were both committed to being my biggest support. They were always forgiving, and fantastic guides through my adolescence. They would most likely resemble authoritative parents. Berger describes these parenting methods of having successful, articulate, generous children. I would agree that my brothers, sisters, and I have become well-rounded, successful, generous citizens. I love reflecting on my childhood, especially because my parents did such a wonderful job being parents. I often think what my life would be like if my parents hadn't gotten divorced. Would I still consider myself successful? Would I be obnoxious and ungrateful towards them? I'm interested to reading more of Berger's text.