How to Thank our Parents

27^th July 2016

We will never be in this world without the love of our parents. From birth, they have been there to provide us with our physiological needs like food, clothes, and shelter, support us emotionally and oversee our growth. They are our strength in our low days and our motivators in those time we almost give up on ourselves. With all the sacrifices that they have done for our sake, we should express our gratitude to our parents through words, gestures, and prayers.

I was raised with the habit of saying thank you every time something good happens to me. Because of this habit, it is every easy for me to express my appreciation to my parents. Every time my parents would do me some favors or would surprise me with something, I would automatically say thank you to them and give them a huge hug with a kiss. In this way, I am to communicate to my parents my utmost happiness for their goodness and acknowledge their value in my life.

Since I was young, I always show my parents respect through placing their hands on my forehead. In our culture, it is a sign of paying respect to elders. I also kiss them every time I arrived from school. I use gestures to show my lifetime gratefulness to them. I assist them when they need my help. In those house chores which need physical aid, I usually offer my help so that they won’t exert much effort.

There are many ways to thank our parents. One of those is helping them financially or by sharing our blessings. Even if they are gainfully employed or they are receiving a pension, we can still offer to pay the dinner at a restaurant, shop for their favorite apparel, treat them a movie date or by simply providing a monthly allowance for leisure and entertainment.

I plan to treat my parents on a trip abroad or buy them their dream house when my budget permits me but for now I will show my gratitude no matter how simple they may be. The important thing is I am able to express to my parent how thankful I am for the taking care of me and for helping me become the person I am right now.

How are thanking your parent?