I tell my parents as often as I can how appreciative I am of the manner in which they raised me. They did an incredible job, if I do say so myself. They gave me a childhood filled with enriching experiences, minimal digital brainless media, books upon books, science, and taught me to argue from a very young age. Instead of the classic “Respect Your Elders Without Question” thing, they taught me that if I could argue my point logically and I was correct, I would get my way. They taught that someone who is older isn’t necessarily right and even they’re wrong from time to time. I never felt any extreme need to rebel because my side was always listened to and often situations would fall to some sort of compromise between our opinions. That’s honestly just one of a million things that I appreciate that they did for me. They were great parents. They’re why I want to have one kid of my own someday. I want an opportunity to give a child as incredible an upbringing as I received and more, by incorporating what my parents have told me that they regret not doing more of. (Thanks, mom and dad! I love and appreciate and respect you!)