Parents are the best. Not just my parents, but anyone’s parents. We all have this mutual agreement: we have the best parents ever. So naturally, I think we can all agree that all parents are the best. And I think there is a special bond that children have with their parents. So special, that there is no exact replication in this entire world of this bond. We all have friends that have the same connection to us as our other friends, but parents have one that is so unique, no one else has something even similar to it in our lives. We all have different experiences with our parents, some good and some bad, but I’m going to talk about mine.

My parents have automatically started out with having one of those rare bonds with me from birth. The moment I was born, my parents loved me. An unconditional, permanent emotion. And this was before they even knew anything about me. They had absolutely no idea what kind of person I would grow to be. So, the fact that they already choose to love me is incredible. We always talk about how falling in love takes time. It’s not something that happens overnight. So, to realize that my parents loved me in less than a second blows my mind. A parent’s love is truly an amazing type of love.

My Mom

The thing about my mom is that she is my crazy, best friend. Recently, I was reflecting on all the friendships I have: many from childhood to high school to college friends. My mom has been given her own separate category. I realized the reason she gets her own category is because she’s truly the person I consider my best friend. I tell her things I would never feel comfortable telling my other friends. I can give her my opinion on politics, talk about my views on religion, and talk about sex, alcohol, or drugs. There is absolutely no judgment that comes from her. I feel 100 percent comfortable talking to my mom about any of these things, and you know why? Because she gets me. It is not common in this society to find someone who truly gets you. I love that this person is my mom. It makes me feel as though our connection is even stronger. This realization has allowed me to reflect on my mom more clearly, and here’s what I’ve come to realize:

The hard work and dedication she has devoted toward me is astounding. I could never fully appreciate her until I’ve grown older. As a child, I found it difficult to understand the full extent as to what my mom gave up for me. Now, I am able to realize exactly that. I am extremely blessed to have my mom. She is the most incredible woman in the world and I am so lucky to have her as my best friend.

My Dad

I’m sure most people have a dad that is similar to my own: reserved and humble. While I can confide in my mom about anything, it is my dad I go to for advice. I highly admire my dad’s thoughts and opinions, more than he probably knows. He is the one that always seems to know the right thing to say in any situation I face. He’s always there for me, yet seems to know the best times to give me space to learn to make decisions on my own. Without my dad, I don’t think I would’ve grown into the person I am today. He has given me, without realizing it, extraordinary life lessons that I will keep with me forever.

On top of that, my dad is the most dedicated person I know. He is so purely devoted to my entire family. He will literally do whatever it takes to keep us happy, healthy, and stable. The amount of work he does to send us to college, or to provide us with opportunities to ensure a more promising future is unbelievable. Every time I talk to or see my dad, I simply see the desire he has for us to live the best lives we possibly can. He will not let me settle for anything less, and for that I am forever grateful.

It’s sad how in today’s society it is becoming more common to grow apart from our parents so soon. It is important to become independent and learn to grow without them, but I believe having a close relationship with your parents is one of the best things in this world. I owe my parents so much for everything they do. I love you mom and dad, this one’s for you!