Do you think your parents loved you growing up? Why or Why not?
610882
My father died when I was very young, so I wouldn't know, but I have been tolled he did.  My MOM, when I was young she loved me, in her own way, she supported us and provided what we needed, as she saw fit.  But her support to us was not equally distributed, she favored some of us over another, also, she would think she is bringing us together, but in reality she split us apart.  It is a wonder that my siblings and I didn't kill each others long time ago.\nShe was a beautiful woman, who in her way thought was doing the right things to us, but many times turns out to be the contrary.  In her eyes the world revolve around her, not the sun.  This might sound harsh, but you got to know the woman to understand what went around.  She may have loved us, in her way, conditional Love.  One of her fave statement, "may you have a kid just like you!"  Thank God, I did.\n\nWhat do you think of a mother who leaves you in a hospital after an operation, never calls you to check on you or to see if you are still alive?!!!  my husband tried several times to speak to her about what happened to me, and she didn't even return his call!!  a Loving mother, I don't think so. that is my mother.
289538
I watched a lot of films: some parents are rich, some are bad (drink all day), and some own warm hearts...\n  I used to dream I have perfect parents. Now I know it's just a dream...\n   I love my parents. They give me this life, give me my body.  In Orient, when children grow up, they must to support maintain their parents.\n Think about your mom, your dad, and understand them.
1084999
I'm 20 and when I left for college I met so many different people and realized that my parents were very strict.  I'm an only child and I think thats the reason.  I soon realized living on my own that for most of my life I'd been scared of my partents.  Don't get me wrong I love them and I did  have a great life, however I was living for them and not for me.  Their big mistake was not letting me know they loved me for who I am and not who they wanted me to be.  When I was finally out on my own I had a really hard time but I finally learned to relly on myself and it's been great.  \n\nI never really confonted my parents about this.  I figure there really is no point thats how they were my whole life and me telling them they screwed up isn't going to help our lives.  I'm happy with my life now and I wont let them control me anymore.
1001778
My ideal moment and time was when my parents took me on a nice vacation and told me that this vacation is for you my son and they sat me down and thanked me for being who I am and thanked me for taking care them when everybody else turned away...It was a moment that I will never ever forget....It's just something you never expect your parents to say to you....and yes this is a great question!!!!!!!
185442
OF COURSE!!!\nI love my parents for so many reasons. For being there. For helping me. For teaching me. For caring for me. For creating me. For loving me. For buying everything for me. For not getting mad. For listening to me. For standing up for me. For influencing me. For cheering me on. For telling me I Can Do It. For standing there beside me. For lending a shoulder to cry on. For lecturing me to make me a better person. For tucking me in. For reading stories to me. For being understanding through those tempered teen years. For teaching me morals. For washing my clothes. For always telling me the truth. For telling me whats good for me. For shopping with me. For going on endless trips with me. For forgiving me. For laughing at my stupid jokes. For cooking me good food. For providing me with a shelter. For prevent me from feelign very lonely. For always telling me im beautiful. For believing in me. For having hope in me. For doing their best for my future. For assuring me that they'll always be there. For loving me unconditionally. For...everything. I love my parents so much.
452115
I agree with Raffalo. Specially if they were good parents. It`s important to be loved. Whatever happened with your real parents, the ones who took their place are kind people, I`m sure. If they didn`t tell you before, you must try to understand their reasons. Discuss this with them if you haven`t done it yet. We all make mistakes, so we must try to accept other people`s.
79595
YES ITS OUR REPONSIBILTY,WHO TOOK CARE OF YOU WHEN YOU WERE YOUNG,WHO GAVE YOU MONEY,SHOES CLOTHES,WHO GAVE YOU A CHANCE TO GROW THE WAY YOU GREW,YOU WOULD NOT BE HERE IF YOUR PARENTSHADENT HAD YOU.WHO NURSED YOU,WHO CARED FOR YOU,WHO CREIDED WITH YOU WHEN A LOVED ONE DIED,WHO WAS THERE FOR YOU,  GOD AND YOUR PARENTS.
935779
Of course.... I do remember well. My childhood was dark, sad, lonely, unhappy and full of emotional and physical abuses. I just had the feeling of lack of love cuz my parents neglected me.
834222
Yes and I still do even though she is gone because my mom never showed me how she loved me. She was always yelling at me and only love my brothers. I used to grow up and seeing other Asian women hug  their daughters, so I didn't know why my mom didn't want me.
1134479
I AM A VERY YOUNG LADY WHO IS MARRYED TO A MAN WITH DOWN SYNDROME, WHO I HAD TO FIGHT TO BE WITH HIM BECASUE MY FAMILY THOUGHT THAT WE WOULD END UP GETTING HURT, BY GETTING MARRYED .SO ONE DAY I CALLED UP MY HUSBAND NOW BACK THEN AND TALKED TO HIS MOM AND I TOLD HER THAT I LOVE YOUR  SON AND THAT I WANTED TO SPEND THE REST OF MY LIFE WITH HIM, AND SHE SAID WHAT ANOUT YOUR PARENTS? I SAID" WHAT ABOUT MY PARENTS", I WOULD TELL THEM IN A COUNCELING MEETING I HAD. PEOPLE THOUGH I WAS GETTING MARRYED TO MY HUSBAND TO GET CLOSE TO HIS MOM AND I WAS ONLY MARRYING HIM BECASUE I LOVED HIM WITH ALL MY HEART AND MY SOUL. WE ARE NOW GOING TO BE MARRYED THIS AUGUEST FOR 12 YEARS. WE HAVE ALOT OF STUFF IN LIFE YET WE WANT TO HAVE ONE BABBY AND THEN TO US WOULD MAKE OUR FAMILY COMPLETE TO US. BOTH MY HUSBAND AND I LOVE TO BE AROUND CHILDREN AND THEY LOVE US ALSO.
776029
Depending on the situation. When my parents are older I feel they should be the responsibilty of me and my siblings. The way I see it, they spent quite a few years looking after us, so we should do the same for them.
235665
I am so glad you asked this question. I was adopted at about 1 year old. As the others said I don't consider my "birth" parents my real parents. The ones that raised me and gave me my values are my real parents. I had considered off-and-on searching for my birth parents ( and siblings ) but after much thinking about what really matters - I decided not to. If they cared they could have found me!\n\nI guess we will always wonder - but at the same time don't really want to know. We are-what-we-are thanks to the wonderful parents who raised us. After so...........many years of emotional struggle this is the decision I have come to. People not in this situation just haven't got a clue as to how tough this is!\n\nWell - I don't feel so all alone now - thanks for sharing your feelings!!!!!
565693
Used to,they are gone now.I lived near them by choice.As they got older,they  started needing my help.It was only fair to help my parents as they aged and hope that someone will help me if I live to be old.Not all parents are good to their children,but mine were good to me and I paid them back as they aged and was with both of them when they died. I have no regrets.Just didn't want to live next door to them,sometimes one of them would get into my personal business.Had to move 20 miles away.Close,but not too close.I would tell you that living close ,especially how dangerous things are getting in this world.As they age, they will need your help in more ways than one.Live as close as you can,but try to keep your life to yourself.My parents always cared for my well being,sometimes too much.Had to have that little bit of distance so I could live my life my way.
1055243
maybe you were hurt  from your parents when you were young?
86158
Your parents love all of you the same. The only reason why your parents do that because the younger one always needs more care and attention.
292498
parenting and children are a strange thing.  yes sometimes children, "reject" their parents but this isnt always the case.  many people still love, and keep in touch with their parents.  it just depends on how you raise them.  PLEASE if you do have kids...tell you how much you love them...dont get bored with them and definately do not just let them do whatever they feel like.  it is hard, but in the end when they decide which nursing home you go to, you will realize it was worth it:)
1151713
Unfortunately both parents are in heaven, but my father, was more understanding, I knew he loved me dearly, he was a great father. My mother was very caring and loving, so when they were living I guess I'd have to say both. I know you said if they were living, but they still mattered at the time