Do you always seek the blessings of your parents in your every decision?

I will ask my parents opinion but that does not mean that I have to have their approval. I look for input from lots of people before making a major decision. I consider this being informed not looking for approval. You have to figure that your parents have lived quite a few more years than you have so they often have experienced much of what you are going through.

I have never had my parents care one way or another what I did. I'd tell them, they'd never talk it over with me or give suggestions. IN a way I really blame them for my life now...they not once EVER in my high school years, encouraged me to go to college. Never get an education, never better yourself. All I was told to do was find a husband to support me and get married and have children. I did that at 20 years old. Not that I regret my kids and family, but if I had gotten an education first and grown up, I could have supported my kids much better than I was able to and could have done more for them. And now at 53 years old...I haven't a single marketable skill that would set me aside in an interview as being the best to hire. What I can do is a dime a dozen and with age against me... I don't stand a chance. So parents aren't necessarily the only place to get blessings from

I seek my parents advise and opinion on several things, especially if I want different views on it before I decide. It does affect my decision even though I mostly stick with what I would initially have chosen. If they come up with a reason that is very appealing to me I might change my mind, but I usually don't do that overnight. I like to think things over before I make a decision and consulting other about that can be relevant. My parents know me best so they are a logical couple to turn to for advise.

I don't think its very healthy to have your parents be making every decision, sometimes you gotta trust yourself even if everyone else says its wrong for you this is not to say that you should completely ignore everyone all the time either, there's gotta be balance

Well, not all the time, I would ask for their approval. I would ask for their approval when decisions that I have to make do concern them. For example, I have a particular hobby. I like to build models and like most hobbies, it costs much. I really don't like to ask for their approval on that 'cause its my hobby. I know that I do spend a good amount on that but, its just one of those ways of how I reward myself. Yeah, I could spend the money on more useful things that could help out at home but, its also a good way for me to manage my own expenses. Then, there are those decisions that I really need their opinions about. I mean, those things that they really do know and would affect them in one way or another. Its mostly related with money and I do try to contribute my share on the expenses. That's why I think they understand that I too need to reward myself sometimes

There are many things in life that we have to decide by own and one off them may be leaving a job or joining another job, in this case not all parents can advise or suggest but they can give their blessings. I always discuss things with my parents, brothers where there suggestions or advise is important and may be decision making. At a time we are confused as to what way should be chosen and not a genuine advise is available, I go by my heart and make sure that I blame myself for the bad thing as it was just my decision. I believe that we always have blessings from our parents or elders for good things and seeking approval is not required. They are the one who is always looking for good things for you. Happy Family Time :)

i think it is good to consult first with your parents ant decision you will be doing in your life but remember also that it is you that would make your life and your destiny.what you do today is what will be you in the future.parents can just give you suggestions but its your decision that should be done and not your parents.

H cecille, I too feel that one should always have regard for ones parents and in my case although I may not actually ask my mother to bless me, I always tell her eery single thing that I do- good or bad .She too gives me some advise and I have always found her advise very helpful in dealing with tricky situations...I hae done certain things which she ma not have approved , but mostly with her knowledge..all the best

All my life, till I get married, I sought the will of my parents and even sacrificed some of my desires for the sake of my parents. I always gave priority to my parents wish because they took a lot of pain to bring me up in my life. Now, my priorities are changed and I also have to exercise my responsibilities as a wife and mother. Now, I am a grown up and able to take up decisions on my own.

Well that i always used to do when im still living along with my parents, in my every decision i should and must seek their permission or blessings about what my decisions is,my parents never disapproved in all my decisions they were giving me advises and ideas but never they said "no" to it..I can always remember my parents words of advise "We know very well that YOU can decide what is the best for you, thats maybe a failure or fulfillment we are to support" ..That was a great words from my parents and until now i'm still living with it,their trust and supportive way give me all these courage to where I am now. The inspiring words keep my self from seeing a myself in a distance where i can say "I AM NOW LIVING FOR".. At present i'm living coast-coast away from them but when i need their blessing im giving them a ring unlike before that i can sit with them discussed over things.But im happy though were miles apart from each other still we feel the love binding us together in a distance. Happy Lotting and God bless !

You never get to old to learn! Our parents are there to protect us. The lessons start early and go on as long as you listen. Our voices take on volume as we get older and wiser. I believe our parents decisions are present even when we don't get their direct thoughts and feelings. They live in us. It does elate your parents when you consult them concerning your personal matters. However, the ultimate decision is always yours as an adult.

it would be nice to ask for their opinions but they are just their opinions. it is my decision in the end if i would go ahead with mine or theirs. well it depends actually.

When I was younger I worried a lot about what my father would think of things but I never asked him for his advice. These days it is up to me and I am the mum too but my children know I wont judge them and will give opinions only if they ask me for them. It doesn't mean I always like their choices but they are over 18 so it isn't up to me to decide. Sometimes it is hard to not just blurt out my thoughts but I know i didn't like it if my parents did it so I try to wait and see how things go.

I don't do that. If a have doubts about something I can ask for opinion, but the final decision I take by myself.

hehe i try to always ask for mom's help whenever i decide on something. i just do not rely on her ideas a hundred percent all the time. i think though she has quite a lot of correct stuffs, she has good instincts, but then well i think sometimes she is taking too much of her emotions on her decisions.

hello cecille, i usually ask for my parents advices & opinions and take it for consideration whenever i am making some decisions, but usually if they don't approved something, i also don't really go for it. one thing i like about my parents is that, they don't dominate me or my brother. they let us make our own decision, while they are always there at our back to support & help us. they are there to advise us but they never push what they want to us...

Yes, I seek my parents' blessings before making any decisions. They knew more and experienced in most aspects of my life. Yes, sometimes, I went on my decision so long they know my decision.

most of the time I do. Whatever my mom's comment will be I keep it but that doesn't mean I have to do it as well. The thing is I feel that my mother owns me in a way. She thinks that I'm still not responsible to handle things my way. I respect her for that she's still my mom. But soon I know she'll realize that I would be making decisions with out her help.

I am not used to rely on my parents for decisions of any kind for my life.I live it on my own way and I want to be sure that whatever happens I will never feel sorry for something I have or have not done because they have said so.I don't feel the need of somebodu taking care of me and saying me which way should I go.

Maybe it's more of a consultation rather than a blessing or letting them to decide from them. It's great how my parents let me decide for myself but there always comes a time where I really don't know what to do even though I know what I really want, you know, handling the consequences and all that. My parents have always been there to support me on those times. And in the end, after hearing them, I can get to decide on it on my own.