About Preacher's Daughters - The Stereotype

Growing up, I used to hate when people would find out I was a preacher's kid and they would say stupid comments like, "Yall are the worse ones..." Because of that, I was kind of ashamed to tell people my dad was a preacher, but at the same time, I was proud to be one and I wanted people to know. Today, at lunch, this guy asked me about my church-going, and I had informed him that I grew up a preacher's daughter. Immediately, he brought up this stereotype and I had to cut him straight. Usually, I just say whatever, but this time, I felt the need to defend myself. I told him that there are some of us out here who are not "bad" and actually uphold the lifestyle that we were brought up under, contrary to what everybody else may say or think. He didn't say anything else after that. It felt good to be able to say that and not be afraid to. I don't believe that it's so much that we are worse than others, but the wrong that we do is just more shuned and under a microscope because of what we've been taught. To whom much is given, much is required. So, because we know more, it appears that when we get in trouble, it is so much more worse than others. So, I guess my defense to this stereotype would be to uphold the standard that has been given me as a child and be accountable for my actions. I've reached a point in my life where I am ok with the boundaries. Because obviously, for God to allow me to be born into this lifestyle means that this was his intention and requirement for my life. I'm at peace with that.

Just wanted to share that with you.

L8r:
Ms. Pinky