Random.
Thursday, May 31st, 2007Its been almost 3 months now since national service, life has been pretty disasterous for me, college, growing up, whatever that’s destructive for an 18 year old girl. This is the time where parents have to be looser on their kids, where we, have to learn to do things on our own, to be more independant. The thing is, my parents, especially dad.. is reluctant to do so. And the thing is I’m not craving for such "liberty". I like the idea of family day, family trips, dinners whatsoever. And yes I do admit that I’m spoiled. That’s why I still cling on to mummy and daddy. I mean hey, appreaciate them while they’re still around.
One thing I’ve learnt that if you have some certain expectations on your parents, i.e understanding you, giving you everything you want, and for some of us, air to breathe. But always be reminded that your parents can also have expectations on you. If they say 12 o’clock latest means PERIOD. Get your asses home by 12. I used to not care. But as i begin to realise now, and begin practicincg now, there’s a certain change in both parties. In a way, I respect my parents authority upon me, and they too respect my social life and what not.
I was watching Oprah one day and this caught my attention "In life, your children will have many friends, but they will only have only one mother, and one father, so step up and be the parent."
So often we want our parents to be our friend instead of a parent. Yes it would be nice to have your mum as your best friend. But then again, their responsibility is to protect you and sometimes they will have to be the enemy to do so.
