Future Benefits

Back in the day my parents didn't allow my brother, sister and I to watch MTV because at times it was considered "vulgar". We could barely listen to anything in the car before my mom would turn it off saying "I don't like this kind of talk!" 

It was a SERIOUS privilege to be able to listen to what we wanted to on the radio.

To this day my parents pretty much still have authority over the radio. 

I remember being sooo excited to get my license, because my dad told me " Once you're able to drive the car, is when you'll be able to pick the radio station." Man... that would be the day I thought. And now at age 20 I'm still not allowed to listen to what I want to while he's in the car... It's a sensitive topic... MOVING ON.

I have to say I feel my Moms on this one, just trying to watching out for us, shielding us from promiscuity, vulgar words, etc. In hopes that it might change our taste in music, or perhaps outlook in life on what's right and wrong.

Unfortunately I feel that this strategy was a fail. I'm sorry moms, I'm jus sayin. I feel like this whole thing has impacted me in the complete opposite direction.

Not only do I feel like I wasn't able to grasp the full effect of music in the 90's but now every time I have the chance to listen to music, I often attempt to take control of it. Is this why I must constantly surround myself with music? Because I feel like I have to make up for missed time? Who knows. But now, I'm obsessed...

Do I blame my parents at all for this? nope. 

Could this have led to my passion for music? Probably.

It just kind of makes me think about all of the things my parents purposefully did when I was growing up in order to benefit my future. 

Just think. It's like your parents could have had a lot to do with who you are (depending on your situation). Why do you like the things you do? Why do you not like the things you do? It's all very interesting to me. I have to say though, I did have an amazing childhood, and I love my parents to death. They've given me everything, and want only the best for me. Thank you for making me who I am today. Moms & Dads.... you da bomb, I love you both :)