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18 Ways To Show Your Parents You Love Them Without Telling Them

Sometimes actions are louder than words, especially for parents.

Madison Harpham

Feb 16, 2023

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18 Ways To Show Your Parents You Love Them Without Telling Them

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1. Do the dishes

Don't be scared to do small chores for your parents that make their lives easier, and don't wait until they ask you to do it.

2. Make dinner

It is a kind gesture.

3. Take out the trash

Likewise, doing a simple chore without being asked first really helps.

4. Get good grades

Your hard work proves to them how much you care!

5. Come home before curfew

Don't let them worry about you!

6. Pump gas for them

Sunny, rainy, windy, cold, no matter what the weather is, always offer to pump their gas.

7. Take care of your pets (if you have any)

Walk the dog without being told to or clean the litter box without having a parent remind you.

8. Make smart choices for yourself

Make sure to make smart decisions. Don't lie to them about where you're going or who you are going out with- it could end up being a dangerous situation.

9. Do the laundry

And by that, I mean their laundry included.

10. If they ask you to do something, do it right away

Don't wait hours to do something they asked, do it right away. It shows some respect.

11. Thank them

It doesn't have to be a long hand written note. Even a small "Thanks for dinner, Mom!" or "Thanks for picking me up, Dad!" can go a long way.

12. Take them out to eat

Treat them! They do a lot for you, do something kind for them!

13. Get a job

It shows that you are capable of taking care of yourself, and relieves them for paying for certain things.

14. Keep your room clean

Parents usually hate a messy room.

15. Keep yourself clean

I assume self-hygiene is always implied in most households. Just take care of yourself.

16. Offer to pay for things

Even if it is something small like a candy bar, I'm sure they appreciate it.

17. Try your best in everything

They love to see you succeed!

18. Celebrate Mother and Father's Day, even if it's something simple

It is their day, make it special.

It's not that hard to show simple gestures of kindness to your parents. Make sure you always keep them in mind- even if it is just small things.

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18 Ways To Show Your Parents You Love Them Without Telling Them

Sometimes actions are louder than words, especially for parents.

1. Do the dishes

2. Make dinner

3. Take out the trash

4. Get good grades

5. Come home before curfew

6. Pump gas for them

7. Take care of your pets (if you have any)

8. Make smart choices for yourself

9. Do the laundry

10. If they ask you to do something, do it right away

11. Thank them

12. Take them out to eat

13. Get a job

14. Keep your room clean

15. Keep yourself clean

16. Offer to pay for things

17. Try your best in everything

18. Celebrate Mother and Father's Day, even if it's something simple

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

Obviously the best superpower.

There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

Dealing with the inevitable realities of college life.

Don't freak out

Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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