We all have our good days and our bad days with our parents. In a perfect world, we as children would get along with our parents every second of every day. However, that just isn’t realistic. No matter how many arguments or disagreements we have with them; at the end of each day, it’s our parents that are there for us. So, we should all take a little bit of time every day to tell them these 5 simple things.
1. “Thank you”
Whether it’s for their consistent love, affection, and honesty, or for dropping you off at a practice, make sure to thank your parents. Our parents do so much for us on a daily basis that many of us take for granted. Just a simple “thank you” is painless and can make their whole day.
2. “I love you”
“I love you.” Three words that take only seconds to say and can go a long way when they’re said to your parents. As cliché as it sounds, you never know when your last day with your parents will be. By making sure you say “I love you”, you reassure your parents that you appreciate everything they’ve done for you and care about them as much as they care about you.
3. “I appreciate you”
It’s so important that we let our parents know that we are thankful for them. They provided us with a home, food, water, a family and most importantly, life. The least we can do is let them know that we are forever grateful for everything they’ve done and will continue to do for us in the future. It’s undeniable that many of our greatest memories have been tied to our families. So, tell them you’re appreciative of EVERYTHING. Besides, without our parents, chances are, we wouldn’t be here.
4. The Truth
Ah, yes. Telling the truth sounds so juvenile, but it’s the key to any healthy and strong relationship. We need to let our parents know how we feel; whether it’s happy, sad, angry, frustrated, joyful, etc. Letting them know when they did something to upset us is extremely important. Then, we can talk through it and move on. Telling our parents what they’re good at and what may need some improvement may be an interesting (to put it lightly) conversation, but they’ll be pleased with the honesty. You owe it to your parents to have a truthful and honest relationship.
5. "Do you need help?"
Lastly, offer to help your parents out -- ask if they need help with anything around the house. Or here’s a thought: do something without asking them first. Surprise your mom by cleaning up the house or surprise your dad by cutting the grass. Yes, as young adults we’re very busy, but our parents have busy lives as well. Helping them out every now and then will just show a small token of the love and appreciation we have for our beloved parents.
