First of all, StinkyPantz, you are cracking me up!
Second, I think given the circumstances, my Mom did a FABULOUS job with us. She raised 5 good kids with a lot of things against her. My dad had substance abuse problems, and couldn't hold a job, her family is full of substance abusers so she couldn't turn to them for help, and she is a teacher, so her salary (while stable) was not the best in the world. Nevertheless, she bought a house in a nice area, bought time shares so we could sometimes go on vacation, and taught us all responsibility and morals. None of her children have been in any trouble, we are very close and love one another immensely, and we are solid citizens with homes and jobs. A lot of the people we were raised with are not doing as well as we are, and it has caused jealousy both inside and outside of the family. My mom, being the loyal dub, attributes everything to being a witness, but I remember even before we started studying, she had a vision that life would be better for her children, and she was training us to go for the best in life. She did not encourage college (she didn't actually speak against it, just encouraged pioneering when the subject of college came up), but she did encourage finding a good job and buying a house.
If I am half the woman my mom is, I will be awesome, because she is PHENOMENAL!
Happyout (who still shero worships her Mom)