Parents are the first people we love and the ones who shape the way we see the world. They are kind and don’t care about themselves, and the way they show love moves us deeply. In these eight short stories, the strong, long-lasting bonds between parents and children are celebrated, along with the lengths parents go to make their kids feel loved.
“A few days before our wedding, I found out that my fiancé had cheated on me.” I only told my dad. “We can’t call off the wedding now,” he said. The invitations have already been sent. When he walked me down the aisle that day, I noticed something strange: it didn’t lead to the altar. Instead, it curved out a side door, away from the people who were waiting.
I looked at him, stumped, and he winked. “What’s going on, Dad?” I asked. “You don’t have to do this,” he told her. I told the guests that the wedding has been pushed back because of a personal matter. They’ll get it. Today you don’t need to explain anything to anyone. I felt calm and happy all at once. When we went outside, I saw a garden that was beautifully decorated and a cozy set-up with a few of my closest friends and family. There was no sign of the wedding; it was just a party to show love and support.
My parents didn’t get mad or upset when I failed my first year of college. As I sobbed in shame, my mom sat down next to me and gave me a big hug until I felt better. She told me it wouldn’t end my life and that she would always be proud of me. © Reddit user forgetful-giraffe
They did a lot of good things, but they’re not perfect. The most important one to me is that they support the things my brother and I like, even if they don’t get it or like it. Their dislike for skateboarding was strong, but they spent a lot of money over the years so my brother could enjoy his hobby. They not only bought me a drum set, but they also let the band practice in our basement and drove us to all of our shows. If I didn’t become a lawyer, they were okay with me becoming a line cook. I learned that I have to choose my own paths in life, not have them planned out for me. That made a difference in the long run. Your parents will be there for me and cheer me on no matter what I do. By mgraunk on Reddit
As a child, I lived close to a highway. One time, I asked my mom how far the freeway went and where we would end up if we just drove on it. She had a map. Did she show it to me? Not at all. “Let’s see,” she said. We got in the car and drove for hours until we were both tired. Then we looked at a map and found a way to get home that went along one of the Great Lakes in the US. It was the 1980s, long before GPS and cell phones. I think I was 10 years old, and she let me find my way home. You know, she could have told me or shown me on the map without getting up from the couch, but she did… From Panic_Azimuth on Reddit
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