Parents..

As kids, we've always hated being compared to other kids. But we don't realise that sometimes we compare our parents to other parents. We often say "why can't my mummy be like yours?" Or "why can't my daddy be as cool as yours?" Sometimes we even say this in front of them. And being adults, they cannot say anything about it. But us? We complain, we whine, we throw a fit and tell them to stop comparing. 

I've never been a mummy/daddy's girl. Since young I've always been that rebellious brat. It's only recently that I began to realise that even though my parents have stopped comparing me to other children, I haven't. 

When watching tv With my family, sometimes I say "eh! Ah mei(younger sister) his/her father damn cool eh!" Or "Ah mei! Her mummy buys everything for her sia!" And not once have I thought about how they felt when they heard it. 

I've been seeing less of my parents lately. When they're out, I'm preparing for school. When they're home, I'm at dance practice. And this distance away from them made me realise that my parents are cool, awesome, gems, diamonds, crystals, blah blah blah. 

We say everyone is different. So are our parents. Every parent is different. Every parent loves their child differently. If we can accept others being different, why can't we appreciate our parents being different too? Why do we expect so much from them when we can't give them that much in return? 

Think about it:)

To all mummies and daddies out there (especially mine) thank you for being different. You're all awesome parents.