Growing Up Black

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I always find it so interesting how much we all actually have in common; especially growing up in black households. You'd be amazed by how much people with different backgrounds come together. For example, everyone has been in a situation where you are out with your parents and start to get a little hungry. You'll ask your parents for McDonald's, and their response would be "Do you have McDonald's money?"

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Manners

When I was growing up, black kids were more conservative and quiet around their parents when we were young. We were taught not to speak unless you are spoken to, respect elders (which was basically everyone at the time), and not to talk when adults were talking. For example, when a black family is in a restaurant and it is the child's turn to order, the parent will often speak for them.

Discipline

With that being said, Black parents never tolerate disrespect. Talking back was always frowned upon. Then when kids did get in trouble, it was on and popping. Parents would literally grab anything insight for a whopping, sometimes their bare hands weren't enough. I've heard people getting beat with shoes, belts, spoons, switches, cords, newspaper, even a dustpan 😳.

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Don't get it twisted though lol. I had a great childhood, my parents just didn't play around when it came down to it.

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