When Children Become Protective Of Their Parents
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
Philippines
April 1, 2007 8:46am CST
I have been wondering why my children started to worry about me whenever I go out of the house since two years ago. I am still strong and able enough to tread the city streets. Besides Davao City is not that cumbersome to go around as Manila.
My kids want me to bring along at least one to accompany me whenever I go around about the usual things. Paying bills, doing some marketing and shopping for groceries. They are afraid something bad will happen to me when I am out. I couldn't help it but wonder whether some parents around here are experiencing this, too. Please share them here.
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8 responses
@romel_ece (1290)
• Philippines
3 Apr 07
Wow that must be good for you because your children are very protective and shows great care and love to their parents.You must be grateful to them and of course to God.I wish my children will do the same way when they will grow soon.God bless!
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@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
3 Apr 07
i am not a parent yet. but i guess if you train your kids just right and you show them your overflowing love, your kids will surely treasure you and take care of you forever.
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@erhardtg (64)
• United States
2 Oct 07
As a kid, I tend to do that all the time for my parents too even if they are still young, my mom is only 50 yo and dad is 47 yo; because I love them too much and I'm always afraid that something might happen.
I even always check if they are taking their meds or vitamins. Even now that I'm miles away from them, when I call or send a text, I always check on them. My parents are sometimes annoyed (haha) but I told them I only have 1 parents so even if I overreact, it doesn't mean that I want to annoy them yet I only want to take care of them.
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
5 Oct 07
it is very refreshing to know that there are still some children around who are so very loving and very caring of their old folks. children like you are becoming rarer by the passing of the day and parents are happy and proud that they have begotten kids who truly care.
@maryannemax (12156)
• Sweden
3 Apr 07
maybe your kids just worry about you especially when you're going out alone. there are lots of bad people around and that your kids just don't want you to be spotted by these people.
atleast your kids care for you. not all parents have kids like you have now. hehe.
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@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
5 Apr 07
I agree with you, maryannemax. And I am thankful the Lord gave me good children.
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
2 Oct 07
yes, sailor. you are right on both counts. asians are more cautious, caring and loving of their elders and, also, my kids do really value me for a parent. it is so good of you to have pointed this out.
@wayz12 (2059)
• United States
2 Apr 07
It's interesting how things come around. When you were raising your kids, you were their provider and their protector. They were your helpless little chicks needing the nurturing and love of their mother hen. Now, they are all grown up and some might have already flown away from the coop. All of a sudden, you are not as young as you used to be.
Suddenly, a shift occurs. They want to start doing things for you. They start to worry about your safety. All of a sudden, they start acting as if they know more than you. You fight this change, holding on to your previous authority. But slowly, with their constant reminders and worrying, they are wearing you down. The child has become the parent. It is just the way of life. Whether the transition can be gracious and painless, will depend on you and your kids.
But this much I can say, you are lucky to have children that cares for you.
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
3 Apr 07
It really feels good to know that our children care for us, parents. But then, there is that kind of feeling of wonder why they think that they have to take care of us at a time when we still feel strong enough to take care of ourselves. Maybe, it is only fitting that they start taking care of me now that I am still strong because, by the time that I have become weak, they are already used to taking charge of me. I believe that this is actually to my advantage. Yes, you are right about allowing them to start giving me a payback for what I did for them.
@gsgonzalez2007 (1004)
• Philippines
4 Apr 07
You should be thankful you are lucky to have children who always yearn for your safety everytime you go out. It means that they care for you and they love you. My children are the same. But since they know that I am still strong and can take care of myself. All I hear from them is : Take care of yourself Mom! And when its late at night, they would check on me by texting me and asking me where am I and what time will I be home. For me, I feel I am so important to my kids.
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@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
5 Apr 07
Parents like us, will always note with happiness whenever our kids show how much they value and care for us.
@gabs8513 (48686)
• United Kingdom
1 Apr 07
My Children have always been like that with me and they are worse now that I have moved 3 hours away from them.lol
If anyone is nasty to me they are there to step in, if I go out to town they phone me to make sure I am ok and things like that
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
2 Apr 07
It must feel good to be assured of the support of your children at all times. They are just there at your beck and call. They have enough reason to worry about you, to be 3 hours away from them means that you are far enough to come to immediately in case an emergency takes place.
@trinidadvelasco (11401)
• Philippines
1 Apr 07
Parents are very protective of their children, that is true. How about your parents, haven't you heard them talking sometimes worrying about their parents, too? If this is one of their talking matters sometimes, you can be sure that they are being protective of their parents also, aside from you.
