What have you parents done? are you proud of them?

Malaysia
December 18, 2011 5:31pm CST
Hi mylotters We all came from different parts of the world and it is certain that we have different backgrounds. As you knew, parents are the one that brought us big, taught us on how to be a useful person etc. So what have your parents done in their life? are you proud of them? I haven't a very happy family, My parents got divorced, family business(supermarket) got bankrupted etc. However, my dad has been going through a lot and now he manages to survive and come out with Bird nest business. I am still studying for my bachelor degree, he told me that he will expand the business as much as possible and when it's time, he will pass down to his children to ensure that we have a comfortable life. How nice of him ? I'm really proud of him and I always try my best to perform in academic. aiming for a dean list again this semester. How bout you?
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18 responses
• United States
19 Dec 11
My father was an intelligent man. He earned a BA in Engineering and an MA in Psychology. My mother is a Clerical Accountant and she earned 30+ years at the county. I would say that both of my parents have done pretty well.
• United States
21 Dec 11
You should study Psychology. It's kind of interesting.
• Malaysia
19 Dec 11
Psychology huh.. That's what I'm interested in as well . Of course, I didn't get to really study that. Maybe will just do some reading etc on it.
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@fsuma86 (364)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
Hello there! I am so proud of my father. He worked hard for all the things that he has right now. He managed to survived before even though they are not that rich. He graduated college in flying colors. He is great provider. Even now that I am 25 years old he is still providing for me and gives a lot of life's lesson. I am so happy to have a father like him. We didn't have a good relationship before but I am so happy that we all all okay right now. My father also disciplined us. That is why sometimes at this age, I'm still afraid at him. Lol. Have a great day!
• Malaysia
19 Dec 11
Haha, it's common for that to happen. you might have some scary moments being disciplined, who knows? . I also have some kind of inferiority towards my father. It may be due to respect, or it may be that he beat us too much when we were kids
@fsuma86 (364)
• Philippines
20 Dec 11
Hi! I think that is also true. My dad beats me when I also a kid but that really didn't hurt me. I was hurt by his words. It's like straight to my heart. I can't let it pass sometimes that is why if he's there I always keep my mouth shut. I only answer if he asked something!
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
I am sorry to hear that you don;t have a very happy family. But then, even if your parents are divorced you should still be proud of them, specially your dad, for raising you up well. I am so proud of our parents. My father is a retired judge and my mother was a plain housewife. Though my mother was a plain housewife, i am so proud of her because when she was younger, she was a very good cook. She cooks us lots of delicious meal and see to it that she buys us nice clothes. We are all happy in the family. Our parents would always bring us to movies , parks and live performances on stage of those acrobats. I am so proud of them, because all of us siblings, 5 girls are now with our own families and have grown up, educated children, though some are still small and studying.
• Malaysia
19 Dec 11
Isn't this what we call life? taken good care of by our parents, and when we do grow up, we in turn become someone's parents and it is really up to us then how we want to educate our children and give them a happy childhood. The two kids in your profile picture are adorable, They must be your children huh?
@tiina05 (2317)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
hello, Yeah, we have the same experience my parents got divorce when I am still child I think when i am about 7 years old. I am staying with my mom since that happened. I was happy because now that I am graduating to college. It is really for her, she is my inspiration. This is all for her and i am also doing my best in everything that I do. I am also a deans list which make her proud. She also have a business which she keep on saying to us that we will inherit it.
• Malaysia
19 Dec 11
I can see that we do have something in common . Well, work hard for a better future and don't forget to treat her nicely when she is old. At the same time I hope that I can do the same .
@Hazelme (647)
• United States
18 Dec 11
My mother raised me my other sister and my little brother. I am really blessed that i have her, although i was a rebel at a time she always supported me, and I'm really happy with the way she disciplined me. Sometimes it seems unfair but it's for our own good and in the long run I am really thankful for having her. When I have kids I will give my best to guide them and give them good advice, i will try disciplined them correctly and i just hope that in the long run they will appreciate it. Our parents are wonderful gifts from god.
• Malaysia
19 Dec 11
Yes. they are wonderful gifts who is so valuable to us. Having loving and kind parents really light up one's life. I believe that you can be a good parents someday, just don't be too strict though, I like friendlier parents on my part
@davaome (1826)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
My parents are not divorced but they live separates lives, and my father has a live in partner even though he is still married to my mom. Well that's life and i have learned to accept this fact. My father is a nagger and a hypocrite. he has this attitude that really annoys me, he is very hot tempered. maybe due to old age, but even when he was still a bit younger, he has been like that. He always looked down on people who he thought should realize there mistakes, but in a very rude way. But, this is just my father during bad days. He is also a very hardworking father despite the things I have said. He is also a very good conversationalist, he has made plenty of friends, and most of them I don't even know.He has struggled raising me and my brothers and sister from the original family, and all of us already graduated in college, but now he has to take care of 3 children that he has with his new partner, and they are still very young. He has also provided me with good advice, but it is always given in a scolding manner. Many people admire my father for who he is and I am no exception. Because of how he raised me, made me who I am today, and people look up to me as well. I graduated as cumlaude and all of my success I dedicate to my father who raised me. I was proud of him, and know he can be proud of me as well :)
• Malaysia
19 Dec 11
Given what you have done so far, I'm sure that he will be proud of you. Personally, I prefer to take things to nice or soft way, meaning that when someone wants to advise me something, I hope that he or she will speak nicely to me and not in a scolding manner though . Anyway, I'm sure his method must be acceptable to you that you are who you are today.
@chiyosan (30184)
• Philippines
27 Dec 11
I am proud of my mother. she is the best mom for me - as if i have had experiences with other moms. she is too proud though, i would be copying whatever she has done and i would like to be as strong as her, except that i won't want my daughter to hide from me things she could have shared with me. my mom is not a very understanding person when it comes to having partners, heart aches, etc. she is too proud or maybe she has not known how it is to love so she is really not very open about it. when i had my heart broken she was never the person to hug me - what she did was to get mad at the person and said she doesnt want to talk to him, and never wants to talk ABout him as well. =( leaving me with no other person to share my burdens with... when i have a daughter i would want her to open up to me, i will not judge her feelings and i will not tell her to not cry and there are many other guys out there.. its simply too proud of a comment from someone who you expect to comfort you...
@williamjisir (22819)
• China
1 May 13
I appreciate all that my parents have done for me in my life. They are the ones that brought me up with good education that I am able to support myself and my own family with a decent job with decent salary. I love my parents very much. Now I am a father of two sons and I love my sons dearly. I hope that they will be successful in their future career and life.
@jpso138 (7851)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
You are certainly lucky to have such father and of family. Despite the divorce, he manages through and in continues to find ways to ensure that you will have a comfortable life. The best thing that you can do is do your studies well and show to your dad that his efforts in providing you good education is well worth it. I am proud of my family. We are not rich but we live happily. My father was a working man, he was kind but he was not lucky enough to become rich despite all his efforts. But despite this I am proud so proud of him. I know that he has done so many things for me, and my family. He just passed away just recently and it is so painful. But still I am happy, I know he is in good hands and is quite happy of what we have become. I owe it all to him.. I am indeed proud.
@beki710 (949)
18 Dec 11
You are very lucky to have a family that cares so much for you! In the same respect I have a very caring set of parents. They were both teachers and although sometimes that meant my childhood was strict they were always looking out for my best interests. They still look out for me now even though I am an adult and have really helped me out this year with my rent when I had problem finding a job. I hope that one day in the future I will be able to pay them back but for the time being I am really looking forward to seeing them for Christmas this coming week.
• Malaysia
19 Dec 11
Teachers yeah? I am going to venture in educational field as well besides business because I like to educate people on things. I'm sure that what they wanted for you is for you to be happy
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
Yeah, that's the right thing, make him proud. He's the most important person in your life now. Well, as for me, I can tell that I am lucky that I have both of my parents with me. They gave me the priceless love that any child would ever ask. They worked hard on our business everyday to provide me and my brother's needs. I really appreciate all those effort. I repaid those efforts with high grades in school. I knew I made them proud. The thing that I am proud of them the most is their way of nurturing me. They disciplined me in a proper way. They were not giving me much work at home and gave me things that I asked for however, they did not let me to become a spoiled child. I love them and I am proud of them in every way.
@shrmanoj (382)
19 Dec 11
Yes, dear mate I am proud of my parents because they brought me in this world. They give me birth so I am in this world. My parents are god at first for me and I will never forget it too. Thanks for this post.
@MissPiggy (1748)
• Indonesia
5 Feb 12
I'm lucky that I come from a happy family. Well, we aren't always happy all day, but we're happy. I'm so proud of my parents because I think that they have educated me so well, and taken a good care of me and my brothers. I can say that they grow us with love. People always say that they're jealous of my parents because they have such amazing children (I'm included in it, lol) although at home, they're always surprised that we're so naughty and ignorance. :D But for me, everytime I leave my house, I always remind myself not to embarrass my parents. Doesn't mean I become someone else, but rather like I keep everything under control. :)
6 Jan 12
One thing i respect very much is that my parents have grown up. They made me educated and they have fulfilled all my necessary needs. I have a great interest in cricket, my dad always inspires me to be a great cricketer. he is always there for when i have match or turnaments. My mom is housewife, she took alot care of mine till now. in school days if i had any difficulty in any subject my mom always sloved. I among the rankers in the school and college. this was all because of them. they have always liked what i liked snd never underestimated me. I feel proud that they are my parents..!!
@mohkanari (1957)
• India
19 Dec 11
I think my parents have tried their best to bring up me ,my brother and sisters. There weren't enough money back ground for them, still we got our education and all of us got jobs by it.
@kaichoukebz (1190)
• Philippines
19 Dec 11
In my almost 18 years 4 months 19 days 6 hours and 27 seconds of existence here on earth, never in my mind did I regret for being a son to my parents. I am very proud of what they are continually doing to me. They molded to become a better individual. They had sent me to better school. They taught me different values in life. They make sure that I am in good condition always. Whenever I want to hang out with my friends, go everywhere around, do night out, attend parties, they always permit me to do it because they trust me so much. I love my parents very much. I believe that I have not done enough yet to replace their sacrifices for me. I am a consistent honor student since I first went to school. I finish my secondary education as a first honor. Presently, I am a dean's list in our college school. Though I see these things are not enough yet, I will always strive hard to make them happy.
@weige27 (49)
19 Dec 11
Hello,i'm a chinese.you are happiness and greatly that you have such a excellent father,i happy to hear that. although my parents work at lower-level job,i think they also as excellent as like you parents,they try they best to make my family more comfortable day by day,thry put they heart and soul in they work and family.three children in my family,i was the oldest,i clearly to know that it's too hard to bring up us.my father dare not to invest some business,because exsit dangener in investment.so he only to do his work(contrustion)all the time which more than fouty years,now i twenty,study in college,it's likely to find my owe job to make my parents enjoys a happiness time``````
@min8esign (167)
• Indonesia
19 Dec 11
One thing that we should be thankful for today is if we still have parents and they can still see us grow even though they're divorced. I'm proud of my parents. and now my turn to make my parents proud of me.