John R: Early Memories

Greg Neimeyer
1 Aug 202023:42

Summary

TLDRJohn shares anecdotes from his childhood as the youngest in a large family, detailing his relationships with siblings, including wrestling with Bob and having a crush on Amy's friends. He recalls a humorous incident involving a donkey in Peru and climbing trees for his father. John characterizes himself as a good friend, witty, and adventurous, but admits to being easily influenced and less decisive. He also discusses the dynamics between him and his brothers, noting a current rift with Bob over business deals.

Takeaways

  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 The family structure includes John, his parents, older sister Anita, brother Bob, sister Amy, younger brother Peter, and John being the second youngest.
  • 👦 John was part of 'the three littles' along with Amy and Peter, indicating a close-knit subgroup within the family.
  • 👨‍👧 John had a distant relationship with his older sister Anita, likely due to the age gap and her being in a different developmental stage.
  • 🤼‍♂️ John recalls playful wrestling with his brother Bob as a fond memory, showing a competitive yet affectionate bond.
  • 😄 John discovered Peter's ticklishness could be used as a playful strategy during wrestling, highlighting a clever and fun aspect of their relationship.
  • 💔 There was a hint of rivalry or 'battle' between the older siblings Bob and Anita, which John was aware of but not directly involved in.
  • 👸 Amy was considered the 'princess' and the favorite, especially by their father, and John had a crush on all of her friends.
  • 🏡 The family atmosphere was described as independent and active, with each sibling pursuing their own interests rather than group activities.
  • 🌳 A vivid memory for John was climbing tall Norway spruces, which he enjoyed for the sense of accomplishment and the view from the top.
  • 💬 John's self-perception includes being a good friend, adventurous, witty, but also easily influenced and less self-directed.
  • 🤝 John's relationship with his brothers is distinct; Bob is seen as knowledgeable, Peter as disorganized but knowledgeable, and John as a mix of both.

Q & A

  • Who are the members of John's family mentioned in the script?

    -John's family members mentioned include his mom, dad, older sister Anita, brother Bob, sister Amy, brother Peter, and himself.

  • What was the nickname given to John, Amy, and Peter in their family?

    -John, Amy, and Peter were collectively referred to as 'the three littles' in their family.

  • How did John describe his relationship with his older siblings, Anita and Bob?

    -John described Anita as a distant older sister whom he didn't know that much growing up. He mentioned that Bob went away to school early, and their relationship was characterized by playful wrestling.

  • What was John's strategy to handle his brother Bob during their playful wrestling?

    -John would tease Bob until he got angry, then run away, leading Bob to chase him. If caught, John would often use Peter as a 'weapon' by tickling him to make him lose control, which would help John subdue both Bob and Peter.

  • How did John feel about Amy, his sister?

    -John had a huge crush on all of Amy's girlfriends and considered Amy as a 'princess' and a favorite in the family.

  • What was the family atmosphere like in the Rhett household according to John?

    -John described the family atmosphere as one where all the kids were independent and happy, with each having their own individual activities rather than doing group activities together.

  • Can you describe a memorable childhood event John had with a donkey in Peru?

    -John recalled chasing a donkey in Peru, trying to ride it, but getting frustrated as the donkey kept turning away. He eventually chased it over a hill and got lost, causing concern among the family. An indigenous kid found him and brought him back.

  • What was the task John's dad paid him to do, and how did it affect their relationship?

    -John's dad paid him 10 cents to climb to the top of Norway spruces in their backyard, which were about 70 feet tall. This task was a shared activity that created a bond between John and his dad.

  • How does John describe his own personality strengths?

    -John sees himself as a good friend who is easy to get along with, adventurous, and witty.

  • What are the limitations or areas for improvement that John identifies in himself?

    -John identifies being easily influenced and less self-directed as his limitations. He also mentions that he would like to be more physically active and decisive.

  • How does John differentiate himself from his brothers, Bob and Peter?

    -John differentiates himself by saying that Bob is like a professor who knows it all, Peter is like a walking encyclopedia but also a bit of a mess, and he sees himself as being in between, more moderate and balanced.

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