Parenthood: A Thread of Realization

Every child will outgrow their parents' laps but never will their parents' hearts.

Being a parent is a tough job. It doesn't come with any handbook or manual where you can find ways how to stop a baby from throwing tantrums. It isn't really being taught at school where you can get honors or awards. It is learned through experience. You can ask for tips and advice from other people but in the end, it will still lie in your hand. It is gonna be your decision.

You will never understand the struggle of being a parent until you become one.

A saying that says it all. Indeed experience is the best teacher especially when it comes to parenthood.

Now I understand why growing up my parents always tell me that being kind is the most precious gift you can give to others. The world is already cruel enough so be kind because it costs the most expensive amount to the point not everyone can't afford it, even those who are with the highest paying jobs.

Now I understand why they are stricter to us. We are all three girls and we haven't experienced sleepovers at any of our friends' houses. They were trying to save their children from the abusive society.

Now I understand why they have to say 'No' when I asked them to buy that Polly Dollhouse and new bicycle at the same time. Because necessities are more important than those wants. I was still able to take home the small version of the dollhouse though.

Now I understand why they let us be messy while we were eating before. Then afterward they will teach us to clean ourselves. At a young age, we were taught how to become independent. And it really works for me.

Now I understand why we waited for our father's arrival during dinner so we can all eat together as a family. No material thing can beat the quality time you spend with your family.

We may not know what is the real thing going on in the minds of our parents before. We may disagree with them most of the time. We can get angry, mad and sometimes we threw them disgusting words they don't deserve. But one thing is sure, the love, care and support of a mother and/or a father will never fade even if their children become like them, a parent.

Now, I ask you. What are the things that you don't understand before that your mom or dad used to tell you? I still have in mind but would love to hear yours.

My Thoughts

I suddenly miss my parents. This pandemic is getting crazy. We were supposed to spend the Holidays at their house but due to what happened to Prince, we decided to move it to my birthday instead. Just hoping that the volume of cases slows down.

Lucky if you are living with your parents, or at least near with them. Please make time to be with them more often.

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