How do you know that your parents love you?
I mean, really. I have fights with mine all the time and let's face it, they drive me up seven walls sometimes. But somehow, I still know that all those fights will get better in the end so, how do you really know?
I think, number one is the fact that if you steal a little of their change for your own selfish gains (not that I've ever done this but my siblings do a lot) and your parents still keep their money in the very same place. They might tell you off for it, because hey, the economy is a hell-rider on a black stallion and baying for blood so they kinda need it.
Second is the fact that no matter what you do, if they see you in trouble, they want to help you out of it. You know those stupid things you do that your parents don't know about (a secret boyfriend perhaps?) and then everything goes wrong and your poor mum and/or dad have to bail you out emotionally, physically etc. Boy have I had my fair share of these. Yet still they're willing to either teach me a lesson or help me out anyway because they care that much.
Another way is by the little things they do. It seems like they have to (and in cases like mine, by law they must!) but really they don't. Your dad didn't have to get you that expensive tablet or x-box. Your mum didn't have to slave over a hot stove for your dinner. Your parents didn't have to buy you nice things for your birthday or for Christmas. By just providing the bare essentials, they could have saved a lot of money and time and probably have been much richer than they are now.
Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that they're better off without you, God knows they wouldn't be. What I mean is that by giving you nice things and standing up for you when the whole world is looking down on you is not a necessary thing. There are so many kids out there who want that love of a parent and yet, I'm busily hating mine and scheming against them - not that I do.
Next time dad needs a cup of tea, why not get up and do it? Next time mum comes home tired, how about letting her sit while you get dinner ready?
It may not seem like very much, but you have no idea how happy it makes them.
So kids, go easy on your folks, huh?
Bunny out! (:3
