The Right Angle 2009

Parent's Love: Open 24 Hours

by: Fernan Bautista, Jr.

When was the last time you said “I love you” to your parents? If you can't even recall, then, this column is for you.

Since the opening of classes last June, we have been doing so many things and our minds have been preoccupied with projects to make, assignments to do and school activities to attend to. When we go home, our eyes are glued to the television or computer. With this everyday scenario, our parents start to feel that we are slowly becoming strangers in our homes. We only see them when we need our allowances or when we need a new pair of shoes.

Sometimes, teenagers like us need to look at the world in a different way. If we were on our parents' shoes, how would it feel? When they become too busy with work, we criticize them for not being there when we need them most. But aren't we busy with school and personal affairs too? How much time do we spend with our friends and classmates? On weekends, are we excited to bond with our parents at home or do we look forward to be with our friends at the mall?

It is never too late to transform ourselves into better sons and daughters. Remember the lies, the disrespect and the pains we have given them? Parents forget all these when we learn to accept our mistakes and show them how much we appreciate their love.

If saying “I love you” gives you goose bumps, then try to do it with action. Anyway, a wise man once said, “Action speaks louder than words.” In whatever form, in whatever manner, let's show them that we care. Parents' love is unconditional and it's open 24 hours.