When raising a child, one is taught values by their families that they feel are important for their child to have. I believe that consists of certain actions and qualities that are important for a family to uphold. Values that are important in my family are honesty, trust, and respect for others. Each of these values is equally important in my family. They played a big role in making me the person I am now.
Growing up in my family taught me that honesty is the best policy. When I would get into trouble as a child, I would often try to lie to my mom, thinking that would save me from being punished. I soon learned that lying would only get me into more trouble than I was already in. Honesty has given me the reputation of being a good friend. One can always rely on me to let them know what they are doing or how something looks on them. In return for my honesty, I have received respect from my family and friends. Respect is an important value to be taught when growing up. Through the years, I have learned that in order to learn anything, you must have respect for others.
I have learned many valuable lessons from listening to my grandmother. She has told me many of her experiences, which has made me a better person. Having respect for other people has allowed me to be more open-minded and see qualities in people that most would not. I have always listened to what my friends and family have to say. That doesn’t always mean that I agree with them, but it is their opinion, so I respect it. In return, I receive respect from them. As people begin to respect me more, their trust in me also grows. Trust is a value that was very hard for me to learn. I was always afraid that someone was going to hurt me one way or another. My mother was always telling me that I should learn to trust others so that they could help me from time to time, but I never could do it.
Eventually, I finally learned to trust others a few years ago. I have realized that other people can do many things for you if you just trust them. This helps me in the relationships I have with my friends. Trust doesn’t happen overnight; it takes time. I have learned that trusting certain people is worth the risk and helps the relationships I have with them. All values that families instill in their children are important. They are the deciding factors that help a person grow. Values also determine how one treats others and how they will be treated in return. Learning honesty, respect, and to have trust in others has made me a better person. I feel that I am growing to be someone that can be relied on for almost anything. These values will benefit me for many years to come.
