I haven't seen my father in 2 years because he lives in another state and I recently moved to a different state away from my mother before she was only 20 minutes away...now she's thousands of miles. You don't realize how much your parents truly do do for you...my mother even when I was living in my own place 20 minutes away from her would consistently make dinner once a week and have me over so she could fuss over me and complain I was getting skinny. I miss that... I definitely went through some teenage angst and complained about all of that. Now that I look back though I really wish I had treated my parents better when I had them around all the time. now my mom just bothers me about my pictures on third party apps and posts motherly things on all of them. like "ice cream two days in a row! You're going to be sick!" I love her so much.
My parents do the same thing. My mother talks to me on third party apps, and my father calls me every morning to know if I'm up in time for school. All these little things I used to dislike are now things I absolutely love about them, because it helps me go through my day and I can keep in touch with them.
Exactly pope! My mother means the world to me and even now she can annoy me but I know she has nothing but the best intention!
:/ I have asian parents, they can be strict, but its not that bad. Theyre still my parents who pay for my education, food, clothing, etc. reading this made me feel.. Something. .-. My mom and dad are working at the moment, and this thread just made me miss them t.t
I'm glad I could make you see how your parents are important to you Jane You're lucky because you still live with them. I haven't had that chance. I only realized it when I was far away, and couldn't hug them, help them, be with them. So seize every moment you can share with your parents so they know you love them. I tell my parents I love them everyday, thanks to text messaging. And I'll never tell them enough.
I disagree with the second statement/point. yes some parents nurture and provide a stable home environment for their kids. they teach them how to act responsible. however, a child should be able to make his own decisions regarding extracurricular activities and professions. wanting what's best for your child is one thing. however, living your dreams and goals through your child is another.
Please read my answer completely before replying. I clearly say that everyone has the right to choose their own activities, but that some parents simple wish to guide their kids, and those kids misinterpret it in such a way that makes it look like their parents are trying to live their childhood dreams through them. While some parents try to control their kids in such a way, I nowhere state that I am supporting parents who want to love their own childhood through their kids.
I do believe my upbringing was a bit different from many here I had parent but not my parents?very complex. my responsibilities were to remain in a child's place, go to school and get the best education I could, and stay out of trouble. I knew my role, and I followed it. I was only involved in activities that I asked to be a part of and would stick with lol. no wasting money on nonsense. I decided what college and course of study. Choresno chores. it took me too long to do things so I guess she felt sorry for meI hated washing dishes and got out of doing it. those were the good ole days
Last weekend I had the chance to visit my aunt and see my parents who also came to visit her. I didn't remember how comforting parents are. Just having the in the same house as me is one of the greatest reliefs, if not the greatest, I had in the past months. Talking on the phone really isn't the same thing. Now I could see their lips moving when they were talking to me, I could hug them, laugh with them. It was the first time I was truly and fully happy since I left my parents' home. What is good with parents is that when you still live with them, you can do everything you want without really worrying. If you decide to skip a meal, you know it'll be there later for you, you know the house will be clean, but when you're alone you have to wash and clean, make your own food even though you lack time, and if you don't eat a healthy meal, there's no one to make you eat one. It can have major impacts on your health. Seriously, everyone should realize how amazing their parents are, and how hard it is to live without them. Love your parents while you can. Peace.