Have you repaid all the love and money your parents gave you?

chicken - chic
Malaysia
May 19, 2009 9:53am CST
I feel that my parents have done a lot for me for my education and upbringing until now that I am able to live on my own. I am now trying to repay them by taking care of them. When I think about how much they spent on me, I just hope that I am able to repay all of their kindness towards me. How about you?Do you feel this way or do you think it's just what parents do?
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@ray_ripz (81)
• Singapore
19 May 09
well for now, i would say that i am repaying the love my parents gave me.. but for the the money, i haven't.. i am still saving up my money for my wedding.. and my parents don't need money right now because they saved up enough money for their expenses..
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• Malaysia
19 May 09
Yes, it's the same case as me. I am trying to find more money and repaying my parents is one of the motivation I have.
• Malaysia
19 May 09
Yes, thanks for your advice, faisai. I dont worry too much. Just feel debted
@faisai (1138)
• Hong Kong
19 May 09
Don't be too concerned that you don't have the money to repay them. I mean if they do love you, they won't care at all. As long as you have visit them from time to time, talk with them and spend some time with them, they should be happy. For money, just give them within your ability is ok.
@rymebristol (1808)
• Philippines
19 May 09
i can't repay my parents, if money is to consider. they had investment on me so much and not just for me but to my other siblings as well. the only thing i know i can repay them is to be a good son, always making them proud of me from whatever endeavors i make in life, though i make mistakes in my decisions, i know that my parents are on my back as always especially my mom. once i get a good paying job after i graduate from college, i would invest something for my parents like a new house or a car as my initial payment for them hehe . one of my moms wish is to go to vatican city, and i do hope that i can make that wish of my mom come true.
• Malaysia
20 May 09
I agree with you that we never could pay back all the money that is spent unless we are very successful. I think what i wanna do is grant their wishes and also be a good person so that they will be proud of me. Thanks for your response.
@balasri (26537)
• India
19 May 09
Well I think that I can repay the money if you look it as money and in numbers only.But I don't think that I can ever repay the love they have shown on me as I don't know the exact amount of that incalculable love.
@balasri (26537)
• India
21 May 09
We sure can pay them back many folds with our love and gratitude and by taking good care of them.
• Malaysia
22 May 09
Yes I agree 100%
• Malaysia
20 May 09
Yes, I agree that's it is not possible to accurately calculate it but I try my best to estimate how much they spend for me and make it a reminder how much they spent on me so that I will always be grateful.
@myl999 (2093)
• India
19 May 09
My friend i am sorry to say it is impossible to repay what your parents have done for you.It can not be calculated so how you are going to repay something which can not be calculated.I think you are still unmarried or you are still not having children once you become parent to cuties you will feel the thing but yes you can do something not to hurt your parents ,you can make them happy doing what they like,take care of them as much as possible..by the way the chicken is too cute...
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• Malaysia
19 May 09
Haha... the chicken is very cute... I do not think I can repay all but I do believe I will try my best to because I feel debted. ^^
• Malta
19 May 09
My parents did so much for me that I don't think that I can ever repay them. Then again, they don't want to be repaid (in terms of cash) but in terms of quality time. So, I try to visit them as often as I can, and stay for a chat in front of a cup of something with my mum for example. I also feel the need to help them out in what they want. My mum doesn't drive and my dad is unable to any more, so if they need to go somewhere, I take them there, especially when they can't take the bus. So like you I repay with the simple things... Well if I had the money I would definitely repay them by buying a new house for them... but that's another story.
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• Malaysia
19 May 09
yes, my situation is just like yours. I definitely do not extra money to spend as I just started working so I do my best to help them with anything they would need help for because they spend a lot of time for me. I will definitely try to give back what they have given me. Thanks for responding...^^
@faisai (1138)
• Hong Kong
19 May 09
No, I haven't repaid all. Nor do I think I will ever replay them all. Love is not a contract, where you pay something you get back something. Love is unconditional and not asking for return. When your parents are spending their lives (YES, it is not money, not love, but their lives) on you, they haven't thought of nor asked for any return. This is unconditional. If you ever wanna payback, you should do the same: Spend your life (YES, it is not money, not love, but your life, your whole life!) on them.
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• Malaysia
19 May 09
Hurmmm... Yes I agree. I just feel debted whenever I think of how much they supported me through the hard times and i wish I can do something as return.
• India
20 May 09
I have a four-month-old... a lovely baby boy... and your question really made me think. I have not kept track of the amount I have spent on him already. I am a rotten accountant. I am not taking care of him with the hopes that I will get a refund. If I am doing him a favor by taking care of him, he has done me a bigger favor already...he has made me a mother! And that cannot be paid for in all the money in the world. To tell you the truth, I am grateful to my baby boy for being born to me and making me a mother. It is a glorious experience, and he has already paid me in full for whatever I will be doing for him in the future...simply by being my son. I guess this answers your question??? ;) I live with my Mom, and I don't think we "owe" each other anything. Relationships are not built on debts and repayment. Cheers and happy Mylotting
• Malaysia
27 May 09
I am happy that you are a mother. Some girls dont like to be a mother which I dont fully understand but I guess they have their own reason
• Malaysia
27 May 09
I am happy that you are a mother. Some girls dont like to be a mother which I dont fully understand but I guess they have their own reason
@bing28 (3795)
• Philippines
20 May 09
I felt I had return the unendless love they gave me when I took good care of them and stay at their sides until their last breath. It's not actually repaying as they never demand us to repay. They loved as being their children and we loved them being our parents. When they get old It's time for us to be a parent to them, by taking good care and letting feel our love for them.
• Malaysia
20 May 09
Thanks for sharing. I am sorry to hear that but I am sure they are proud of what you did for them ^^
• India
20 May 09
Is it ever possible to repay what my parents did for me? I simply feel it is impossible to repay the unconditional love and all the support they have given me. Today whatever I am it is because of their love, sacrifice and support. My existence and position in society today in this world is only there because of them. So we can only try to repay their love and support for us but I really wonder if any child will ever be able to repay it. I personally do whatever possible to help my parents by taking care of them and financially helping them too. I never miss the opportunity to let them know that I am always by their side whenever they need me. So this is the little bit I can do. But I always feel it is not enough to think that I can repay their debt in this lifetime.
• Malaysia
29 May 09
Yes I also wonder if I can ever repay them. Thanks for the reply...
@prinzcy (32322)
• Malaysia
19 May 09
There's no way I can repay all my parents' love, kindness and money that they spend on me. Even if I took all my lifetime to repay them, I'll never be able to completely do it. My father already passed away so I live with my mom. I give my mom money every month and take care of her when she's sick. I love her as much as I can and try my best to be a good daughter. That's all I can do to repay her. It's not as much as she gave me but I am still trying to pay back.
• Malaysia
20 May 09
I'm sorry to hear that yoo but rest assured that he is smiling from up above...Cheers...
@faisai (1138)
• Hong Kong
19 May 09
Sorry to heat that your Dad is not here now but I am sure that he will be proud of having a daughter like you who treats your Mum so well. In my place, we have a native phrase translated like this: The tree want to stay still but the wind keeps blowing; The son want to serve the parents but they are already gone. I always remind myself that sooner or later they will be gone so I try my very best to serve them well, not to make them angry nor worry and so go. So, let's just work hard to do all we can. :)
@mimuche (163)
• Canada
20 May 09
I think that will be an impossible task for me. My parents gave me so much love and support and hat is something that you can not repay with money. However It ry my best all the time to do things for them that they like. A parent's love is so pure and amazing that the best thing is to be able to realize that and take care of our parents just like they dis for us.
• Malaysia
21 May 09
Thanks for your response. What you say is true that a parent's love is amazing and pure and definitely is the best thing in the world.
• China
20 May 09
Parents don't want you to repay them. Just stay with them when you are free. When you are out, call them often and tell them you miss them.
• Malaysia
27 May 09
I agree...:D
@eweible (15)
• United States
20 May 09
The way i repay my parents is by trying my best to be the best i can be. I know that is what they'd want for me. I think it is also my duty to help my parents when they need me. I do chores and am responsible for myself. I use everything theyve taught me as a way to show them that i am not ungrateful for their teaching.
• Malaysia
20 May 09
Good for you. Yes I agree that this is a good way of showing your gratitude
• China
20 May 09
MY parents have given me much love and money which I counld't repay all of to them. I think the best way of which I'll repay for my parent is to accompany them in my free time.Besides,when I'm busy with work,I can usually phone them after work and chat with them.How about you?
• Malaysia
27 May 09
Yup. I am in the same situation, I phone them every 3 days.
• Philippines
19 May 09
I also think about those things. I want to pay back everything my parents have done to me. They sacrifices alot for me and even I gave them so much head ache they still give me what I need and want. I also want them to enjoy their retirement. Since all their life they worked for us. It now my turn to give them some luxury and life of leisure.
• Malaysia
20 May 09
Thanks for the response. My parents have supported and believed in me through some rough patches in my life and now that I am able to live on my own I cant help but feel obliged to return them with whatever I have to give them.
@vijayanths (7877)
• India
20 May 09
I appreciate your attitude to repay back the money and love to your parents. If there is one relationship that does not expect anything, it is parental love only. Parents help their children spontaneously with out expecting anything out of it. It is good if you can help them living a comfortable life. But there is no need to do any arithmatic calculations here. Try your best to make them happy in all aspects. They don't need just money at this age. They need love and care. You can NEVER repay the love they had given you. Their love towards you is much stronger and greater than your love to them. Let us respect our parents and make them happy. Small things that you do to care them make them very very happy.
• Malaysia
20 May 09
Yes I agree with you 100%. The little things do count and they will be very happy if I help them out in anything which I am trying to do now. hanks for the reply.
• Lubbock, Texas
20 May 09
The love and kindness freely given to you by your parents can never in any way be "paid back". You love them, respect them, take care of them to the best of your ability, but this love and kindness must be paid forward. You must raise your own children (when you have them) with the same love and kindness so that the cycle goes on and on.
• Malaysia
20 May 09
Nice concept and way of thinking. Pay it forward is the way to go I guess
@Hedwig (283)
• China
20 May 09
I think it is impossible to repay all we get from our parents, especially the love they have given us since we born. However, there are still some ways to repay a bit of it. In my case,I plan to take my parents to a trip after I get my first salary. I know they are interested in travelling , but they grudge the money and seldom do it. Besides, I will keep the habit of visiting them every week even after I get a job , help them do some housework and chat with them. In a word,I want to bring them my love and make them happy.That's all I can do to repay them.
• Malaysia
20 May 09
That is very good of you to do those things. I wish I can visit them every week but I am in a different city so I can do it perhaps every month but not every week. But good to know that u take care of them a lot
@nelaidz8 (39)
• Philippines
20 May 09
Yes, I feel the same. I think we really should repay our parents for everything they have done for us. My way of showing is taking care of them, makes sure that they get whatever they want though most of the time they aren't much interested on material things. It was just so sad that my mom passed away before I had a stable job. I wasn't able to treat her lavishly with my earnings. I guess that's life. I still have my dad so I'll give him all the love a daughter could give.
• Malaysia
20 May 09
That is exactly how I think. Thanks for responding ^^
• China
20 May 09
The relationship between them To make them happy
• Malaysia
20 May 09
Yes I agree... Thanks for making your first response in mylot in my question LOL