Has your upbringing shaped your parenting style?

Yes and I think I will refrain from being the same style I was brought up in. When I was young I was always scolded for not doing well enough in school (even though I was). My dad would put academics in the highest priority and I would always feel inferior about myself. Now that I have a baby myself I just want to shower her with all the love that I did not feel from my parents. I know they loved me, just in a different way. I would not expect her to be the best in school. I would be happy if she is and I would not force any of my opinions on her. I would discipline adequately but not without reason.