How have you been as a daughter?

Philippines
June 7, 2008 12:22am CST
Well, i was just a bit curious about how other women been a daughter to her parents. Me? I was not sure if i have been a good one. Because, i have never done anything good for them. Is doing good like obeying all what they want makes you a good daughter? If not, then how can i be a good daughter for them? :)
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@emarie (5442)
• United States
7 Jun 08
You don't have to obey everything your parents say to be a good child to them. I know I had my up and downs with my parents, especially my mother. I'm sure I gave them a lot of stress. Being a good child/daughter/son means to do your best and respect your parents. They will always love you no matter what. When you're young, just listening to them will be enough and learning from what they say. As you get older, you just have to follow your own path and be happy. Thats what I think.
• Philippines
8 Jun 08
I respect my parents that's why i always obeyed what they want, i just don't follow them in one no big deal thing, and they got angry.. I guess, my parents are really hard to please :)
@emarie (5442)
• United States
9 Jun 08
well, most parents are. right now, i'm pretty hard on my children and they're only toddlers. when you raise kids and they go wrong, you'll always blame yourself. i can somewhat understand my parents a little. but then again, i didn't act up a lot until i was a teen. so i'm mentally preparing myself for those days. apparently, i was the most rebellious one out of me and my 2 sisters. i was the baby who was coddled her entire life and when i wanted to do what i wanted, they toughened up and said 'no'.
@ajayrekha (491)
• India
7 Jun 08
I am not a daughter but a son. I think for a parent its always good if you do good to them as they are the one why gave birth to you and they will be happy if you do 80-90% of works as per their want. be good in your studies and make them proud on you. Thats it. So Simple.
• Philippines
8 Jun 08
It seems that it is so simple to become a good daughter or a son.. But, my parents are really hard to please. I've been good in school, obeyed everything they want.. but, it's no use..
@moondancer (7433)
• United States
8 Jun 08
Oh honey I'm sure you are a good daughter. They love you no matter what. Yes, doing as they ask and not causing them to be upset is good. Also, I'm sure you do your share of things to help them out. Like cleaning your room, helping with meals or doing the dishes, cleaning the house or picking things up. For exmaole: I know young people that do not do a thing to help their parents and they argue with them and just do not do what is asked of them. They refuse in no uncertain terms. This is an unruly child that is not being good at any given moment. But most parents feel that their children are good, no matter what. I do things for my mother. If she needs something form the store I help by getting it for her. My mother loves it when I rub her feet, because they swell really bad and hurt her. I get lotion and put it on her feet and legs. She loves this and it helps her to feel better. I don't get to do much for her now that we live in different states. I did buy her a laptop and went down to give it to her and show her how to use it. I helped her sign up for my lot and things where she can make a little money to add to her limited income. I also give her money to help out with medicines, food, and bills when I can. If there is something that she needs done and I can do it, I will. Parent love it when she give them attention. Or just do somethings for them. It depends on the induvidual. You know your parents best. I'm sure you do what you can and that's helps them to be happy. They already think you are a good girl. Never doubt this, even if you mess up on things. They love you no matter what and think you are tops in the mind. They may not show it or tell you this. You could start by simply saying out of the blue, "I love you mom/dad". Ask if there is anything you can do for them. But I'm sure you are doing fine.
• United States
8 Jun 08
I was not raised by my mother. I was raised by my grand mother. I am a disabled lady, and I never felt my mother could come to grips with it. Today we are close, but I still think she has not come to grips with it
@ag6390 (65)
8 Jun 08
I was an okay daughter, the problem i had was mood swings and i still have them now, but i believe to be a good daughter you just need to try give everything a go and try your best at everything, like exams, they are your parents anyway so unless you have done something horrific then theyll always see you as the best :) x
9 Jun 08
I hope that i have been a good daughter to my mum. I wasn't when i was smaller but i didn't realise then, I try to be there when she needs help, i call her a couple of times a week, cur her grass and in the winter do her shopping as she gets colds and the flu very easily. I was also with her when my father passed away. Have even had a battle with the doctors for her. I love my mum