Old fahioned and modern parenting

Well, I am not a parent yet, and I don't know what kind of a parent I'm going to be. It wouldn't be fair to say what type of parent I'm going to be - if I'll be a better parent than my own. Until one is really a parent he can't say how he'll be.

I am totally opposite in my parenting style to the way my mother and her husband were....the only thing I learned from them was how NOT to parent actually.... Yes I've always had great interest in my children and still do....My home is one of open conversation and communication is very key...we talk about everything and nothing is hidden or forbidden etc..My kids know all about me and I know all about them and what goes on in their heads etc....I think its important to be that way not only becuase they are your kids but because its one of the key habits that keeps them safe..As for how strict I am...LOL I'm not really...i mean I have rules of course but I'm a very laid back parent, always have been always will be....and its worked out great for us.....many ppl dont understand it but thats fine, they dont need to IMO....so long as we are happy, healthy and a loving family unit thn thats all tht matters

I would like to mix up both the parenting that my parents does with us and the new methods which i want to make in parenting and t tell clearly i want new style of parenting wher i want to see my kids and me enjoy more than me and my parents does in their parenting.