Name something you feel you missed out on in childhood or in life
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M
I never had one of those kid-sized, battery powered cars to drive around in. I'm conflicted about whether I really missed out due to this or not...they looked like so much fun, and yet all of my friends who DID have one said they weren't that great.
But there was a Barbie Jeep I wanted so bad.
(Serious answer- I don't feel I missed out on anything important in my childhood.)
But there was a Barbie Jeep I wanted so bad.
(Serious answer- I don't feel I missed out on anything important in my childhood.)
R
I missed out on having a boyfriend at 13, and learning from experience how pointless it is to date when you are 13. I wasted the following 8 years daydreaming about having a relationship which I probably would have been too immature for. Had I learned from experience how pointless it was early on, I could have used my daydreams on more useful things. 
Same here. I have no father. He was not the best person in the world. My parents got divorced. I had an awesome grandfather, but he was too old to do many things a father and son are supposed to do. Its not his fault. He did the best he could. It looks like many fathers are failures for many people. Let me just say that I will never be that person.
M
I used to feel that I was missing out after my parents got divorced and I didn't really have a dad. I was pretty upset about it for a long time, and that anger made it next to impossible for me to see that my step-dad has been more my father than my biological father ever was. Looking back, my step-dad did far more than really could have been expected of him. I had a falling out with my dad's side of the family when I got married, because I asked my step-dad to walk me down the aisle, instead of...that other guy.
But...I realize now that what I "missed out on" in life by not having my biological father around ever was neglect, witnessing drugs tear a person apart, and possibly learning how to counterfeit money...
So, sometimes God removes a person from our lives, and it may hurt, but in a lot of cases, it's for the best.
But...I realize now that what I "missed out on" in life by not having my biological father around ever was neglect, witnessing drugs tear a person apart, and possibly learning how to counterfeit money...
So, sometimes God removes a person from our lives, and it may hurt, but in a lot of cases, it's for the best.
S
I know I'm a little young to look right playing the part, but the next wedding you go to, I totally wish i could be there to catch you before you leave the room, drag you to the floor and tell you that THIS dance is sent to you from your Heavenly Father ((HUG))
I hope when we all get to Dad's that there be a block party on the streets of gold and I get to watch you cut a rug with The Big Guy.
I hope when we all get to Dad's that there be a block party on the streets of gold and I get to watch you cut a rug with The Big Guy.
I
I am with the majority here...missed out on any kind of relationship with my biological Father due to divorce..we never stayed close,and then he died...I by chance found out,as I was looking him up online because he worked a lot with Vietnam Vets...found his obituary...he died in his sleep,age 62. The obituary said: "Survived by his 5 children,wife & uncle" Those 5 children named were his adopted kids...basically,I never was. Even one of his 'Nam buddies who met me before,wrote a piece on him on their website for Vets...never mentioned I existed. I missed out on a lot of things as a kid for various reason...but I suppose to sit around & dwell on them now is pointless because in the end the one thing I didn't miss out on is asking Christ into my heart,which if I had never done would have been the greatest thing to ever miss out on.
S
I missed out on my dad being around some, but not profoundly absent. The 80's were a tough time in Texas and nearly everyone in town that had a job was underemployed. The school busses ran multiple routs out to the state park because there were that many families living in the campsites after their house was foreclosed on. Kids came to school wearing the same pajamas for 3 days straight because their parents were to depressed to deal. We didn't have to move, and my life was more ideal than I could realize until I was in my 20's. Most of my childhood memories of Dad involve luggage, airports, or the view from the back seat of the company car. Dad had a job that kept him on the road. My brother, just 3 yrs my senior, had to teach me to ride my bike, but we never missed a meal or had the utilities cut off. Dad & I have made peace. He made the best decisions he could with the options he had. I am thankful for the sacrifice he made when he gave up being involved in our lives to be able to provide for us. That was a tough choice to make.
Occasionally I wonder what my kids will resent me for later. Seems like nearly ever teen does at some point. I don't let it cripple me. I just take it into consideration and raise them as best I can, making the tough choices. I am thankful that even though it took me 20 some odd years to learn it, that my father taught me to make the best decisions I can with the options I have... and when ever possible, create new options if it means improvement.
Occasionally I wonder what my kids will resent me for later. Seems like nearly ever teen does at some point. I don't let it cripple me. I just take it into consideration and raise them as best I can, making the tough choices. I am thankful that even though it took me 20 some odd years to learn it, that my father taught me to make the best decisions I can with the options I have... and when ever possible, create new options if it means improvement.
I
Not to derail...but yeah...to derail.....funny you said that. My Mom used to say to me as a kid...maybe even right up until my teens,that she used to see my Dad & I sitting on the end of a pier fishing...he was really old she said & I was in my 40's & we were talking about God. Funny you mentioned fishing,because he was really into that. We never got to sit on that pier & talk about God...but we did talk once when I was older & I do think at some point he gave his life to Jesus. Maybe I will see him again.
I don't think I missed out on too much. I had a great family (and my heart breaks for those who did not), but I think that I missed out on being my own person. Don't get me wrong, I love being a twin, but it does come with its own downfalls.
ETA: Also, I never did get light up shoes, or the horse that I always asked for!
ETA: Also, I never did get light up shoes, or the horse that I always asked for!