I'm sure all of us had heard of it before and yes, i do agree with this statement. We tend to take things for granted. So what are we going to talk about today? Parents.

The ones who've taken care of us since birth. The ones who've sacrificed alot for us since birth. And how do we repay them? By being rude, rebellious, stubborn, etc. We did things that are hurtful to them, but do they seek revenge? No. They forgive each and every mistakes we made.

"My mum's really getting on my nerves! When will she ever shut her mouth up?!"

"I can't even smoke! Can't do this, can't do that! So, what can i do?!"

"Just got home, and mum started to nag! Is that the only thing she knows how to do?! It's not an offence to go home at night!"

"Im getting sick of staying at home! Wanna go out, but parents didn't approved! F*** uh!"

"Such a stupid dad! How can he get mad over a small thing?! Crazy fellow!"

I'm sure most of us have said either one of the stated above. I know, sometimes they can really be a pain. But remember, whatever they do, it's for our own good. No parents would ever want to do harm to their child. Parents have never complained about our weaknesses. But why does it seem that we keep complaining about theirs?

Ever been in this situation? You saw your mum/dad cried while they're doing their prayers? They prayed that God will forgive all your wrong doings towards them? Well, i've experienced this before. And i swear, i cried seeing it with both my eyes. After that incident, i told myself not to be rude with them anymore (although i still did it cause i can't control myself at times).

So what if the age gap between us and our parents are far? Who says parents don't understand us? Do take note that our parents are once a teenagers as well. Wanna become like one great gangster? My dad was once a gangster. Wanna wear revealing clothes? My mum once wore sexier clothes than me. Wanna have boyfriend/girlfriend? Both my parents too have that kind of feeling before. I just don't understand why some of us still say that parents just don't understand us when they've been through what we're going through right now.

Here are some tips on how to build strong relationship with your parents.

1. Instead of asking your friends out for a walk at Town, might as well you ask your parents along. Atleast, you can introduce Town to them. (Unless if you think it's emberrasing bringing your parents out for a walk at Town. Well, it's TOWN!)

2. Instead of wasting your time slacking with your friends at Starbucks/under the void deck/or anywhere, might as well slack with your parents. Atleast, you can update each other with what's happening in your life or their's.

3. Im sure all of us likes to go Karaoke-ing. Instead of going with your friends, might as well you go with your parents. Atleast, you can spend time with them rather than spending time with your friends.

Always prioritise your parents first, and not your friends. Now, you can even agree with us when you still spends more time with your friends. When parents asked for your help, "Alah, i will do it later.", "Im tired ah", and so on. Communication with your parents is very important to keep in good terms with them.

Parents still understands us best. Cause when i was dumped by my ex last time, it was my parents who console me, not my friends. You can find friends anywhere and anytime. But, who will replace your parents if their no longer with you one day? They're the one who gave us a place to stay, gave us pocket money. Don't misuse all those advantages. Treat them well before they're gone. Even if you were to cry your eyes out, they won't come back to you.