Do you think pessimistic parents/family equals to pessimistic children?

Question

I read recently that if you grow up in a pessimistic family you will most likely turn into a pessimist.
The example given was:
A kid brings an average grade
Pessimistic family: "Is this all you can get? You should study more but you never study enough, you are lazy. I don't know what to do with you."
Optimistic family: "Can you imagine what would happend if you made your study into a fun thing instead of a chore? Not only you would like doing it but also you would come up with new ideas. That way you could achieve anything and if you need help I'm here."

So I wanted to see if it's true:
Myself: Pessimist - My Family:Pessimist

What about you?

Answer 1

yep. i completely buy this. Your kids do pick up your attributes.. I know that i'm the most sarcastic person i know, and i have had many people comment on how sarcastic my kids can be (and no, i am not proud of that ).

Answer 2

No because I have a pessimistic mother and I am not so. But parents do effect the lives of their children, some children just make different choices.

Answer 3

it's the other way around

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