I think deep down we know when our parents are trying. And as we grow up we can be very forgiving to those mistakes that came from a good place. My mom was a stickler for grades, activities, and community service. My siblings and I talked about it during Thanksgiving this year. She was tough but we understood why later. She said she probably shouldn't have slacked up a bit, but we knew she was trying to prepare us for life and give us the best start possible.