When I have kids I will largely follow how my parents raised me, because, like everyone else on the planet, I think my parents are perfect and so am I. But one thing I will impart to my children is If you're scared of something, that isn't a sign that you have to do it. It probably means you shouldn't do it. Call Dad or Mom immediately.
Mindy Kaling reflects on her upbringing and expresses her intention to emulate her parents' methods when raising her own children, considering them to be exemplary figures. She acknowledges a universal sentiment among people who view their parents as ideal and themselves as equally flawless.
However, Kaling also emphasizes an important lesson she wishes to teach her future kids: fear should not be mistaken for a call to action. Instead, she suggests...
