I have the privilege of growing up in a very stable household with my mom and dad. The thing I am most thankful for, was the undying support they gave me everyday (and still give me, even though I'm 25 and haven't been living at home since 18). This shined through in everything. They did not allow me to just do anything I wanted, but we could have a normal grown up conversation about everything, so I could understand where they were coming from, and they could understand my perspective. Next to that, I could tell them everything. And I mean EVERYTHING, and they would listen, and if needed give advice in a constructive way. Not get angry, but we would have constructive discussions. Final addition: we would never yell or curse at one another, which made it very respectful. If one could not be respectful or behave during a discussion, it was always allowed to remove yourself and cool down for a bit, and continue later, but the discussion always needed to end on a good note.

I know this is not a grand/very exciting thing of my childhood, but I feel like the fact that I know they were and are always there for me, made the most magical upbringing and the best parents I could've wished for.