I had heard once in the sermon recited by Fr. George in the Sunday mass in St.Josephs Parish. It goes like this......"Parents send their children to boarding schools to make their life comfortable.....but then when they reach old age the children in turn do the same......only difference is, they(parents) are sent to old age homes". Who is to be blamed....parents or children.....That's a big question ahead of us all....To add to all this the children are never involved in family discussion.......just because they are children....that's not even a reason.......
I am particularly very close to my mother...everywhere I go I get this compliment "u r very lucky to have a mother like her"....well eventually it all comes down to one distinguishing factor....the way she parents me....She has never unnecessarily put restriction on me....but if does, she gives a valid reason....the best part is she makes me sit and listen as she talks to me about the situations pros and cons....i could mention her as less a mother more a friend...because of that I never felt a need of a best friend or a sibling(to mention, i am a single daughter)....Its strange but I always prefer sitting at home and have long talks with my mother....Evening 2 hrs is always dedicated to me and my mom....we talk and talk...about her friends my friends…
Tho I am not that close to my dad I Love him....He has always been close to the family...he is a little too possessive about us...Asking him permission for an outing is of course a difficult task....Tho my mom is always there for a backup....
Both, my mom and dad are very close to my heart....i will never trade them for anything.....even if it is my life …..So....coming back to the crust of the title mentioned above....They are worth everything…..you just need to bond well with them....Talk to them....It may seem silly at first....Talking to them bout your, your friends, your crushes.....victory....failure....infatuations....let your heart out....make them join your league....at the same time give them all the respect a parent ought to get.... Make them feel they are your friends....Give suggestions....Talk to them about the things going on in their lives....They too need a shoulder to cry....a smile to brighten their day....a friend to laugh with.....Make them feel young ..energetic....Try talking to them about your life.....if the don't give you an ear...bug them ....bore them....but continue the practice...eventually they will fall for it.....and in the end they will love being with
Trust me....Parents could be your best friend tomorrow....any relation can break...but not the one's with your parents coze you are tied to it......because of your blood.....I hope i have given enough.....Hope it changes your life....God can't come down personally....so he sent parents....Love them....They are yours only....Take Care
