Originally Posted by cr12cats
I grew up knowing I was a disposable child so when my sons friends are over they all get to be treated as part of the family. Even the ones that had troubles always followed the rules of the house. They called me moms and my husband became pops. Even as adults now.
I am sorry you grew up feeling that way. Sounds like you provided a better life for your children. That is the best we can do as parents - break the bad cycles we learned for better ones.