I've given this a lot of thought, ever since i was a little,

tho, my mum always say its, a way of appreciating, corrections..

to me i feel, it robs me of the little self esteem i have left

PLEASE, IS THIS ATTITUDE RIGHT?

Yes na .. Sign of respect

alright

yea its right to do so as asign of respect n not weakness

Thank you for what? For scolding me?
For me; okay ma. I've heard you ma. It won't repeat itself. I"ll make amends ma'
Sounds more appropriate.

Not only for scolding even when they fart ,one must show gratitude