When our parents are Old &Easy to Take for Granted

From birth, we have lived under the guidance and rules of our parents, they were the WORLD to us, Then it happened WE GREW UP. When we step into another stage of our lives, we often feel that we are independent enough to make our own decisions. We sometimes take them for granted, without considering that at their age, they have WORRIES TOO: HEALTH, MEMORY GAPS, and even less MOBILITY. There are LOTS OF THINGS THEY CAN'T DO ANYMORE.. They may look back on their lives, how they fared in their youth, maybe even feel some regret. In all this, WHETHER THEY ADMIT IT OR NOT, they TURN TO US FOR COMFORT. They may not be the decision makers anymore, but our parents still wish to be HEARED AND ACKNOWLEDGED. If they tend to be TACKLESS and CALLOUS, its because they feel LEFT OUT Even in their infirmity,they hope they remain a vital presence in our lives. Whatever happens, always listen first . -HARD TO DO . - because we always anticipate what they will say, so that what comes out of our mouth is not pleasant to hear WE CAN'T CONTROL HOW OUR PARENTS THINK, BUT WE CAN CONTROL HOW WE RESPOND Then - - -WE LEARN - - -