Most of us (maybe 95%) are indebted to our parents who have sacrificed a lot for us. But it’s funny that there are a majority of us who either don’t care about our parents, or we don’t dare to show that we actually do care. And there’s also this minority group of people who like to take their parents for granted.

Family and parents are 2 of the greatest gifts ever

The reason behind this? It’s either they’re selfish or they are afraid to show their true feelings.

I used to be like that (afraid to show my love and gratitude) when I was younger. A lot of people like to call me “mummy’s boy” because I stick around with my parents a lot and they tend to be quite protective. But after being called “mummy’s boy” for so many times….and sometimes even laughed or looked down by other people, I got so sick of it that I started to distance myself from my parents. That behavior hurt them a lot but they understood what I was going through and they didn’t dare to comment much or to restrict my so-called “freedom”.

Few months later, I realized my mistake. I’m glad that it just took me few months to notice, and not years like many other people did.

Currently, I stay with my parents. I told them to sell their house in Johor and move up to stay with me permanently in PJ. I love their company and I enjoy the time spent with them. I don’t deny that there are still some people who gave me a weird look (especially the girls) when they know I’m staying with my parents or when my parents called me during my lunch break.

If they ever ask, I’ll just tell them truthfully that the caller is my dad or my mum because I’m proud of it and I’m grateful for all the things my parents have done for me. If you’re not happy, jealous or envious, then feel free to do so. I do not need to ask you whether I can show my gratitude to my parents or not.

And for those who feel ashamed or hesitant to be close to their parents, or afraid to show gratitude to them….it’s time to change your mindset. Sad to say, but time is running out for everyone including your parents. If you don’t love and thank them now, when do you want to do it? 10 years? 20 years or 30 years later? Are you sure it won’t be too late by then?