College of Education
Long Island University, C. W. Post
February, 2011
My parents and I have grown to have a great relationship. I am close to both my mother and my father but in different ways. I am close to my mom when it comes to talking about problems or having to ask about something but I am close to my father about advice and when I need something. My dad is always there to take care of me and always makes me feel better if something is going on.
The relationship between my parents and I has changed throughout my life. When I approached my adolescent years I was very rebellious against my parents. I often lied to them about where I was going because I thought that they would not allow me to go or understand. I always felt that growing up with two foreign parents it was a little more difficult to understand me wanting to go out and living the life style I lived. As I grew up, I began to realize that arguing with them and not telling the truth was getting me nowhere. Instead of ignoring their late night phone calls or lying and telling them I would be home shortly, I learned to pick up the telephone and call them ahead of time to let them know I was running a little late. This helped our relationship because they felt I was being more respectful and they were allowing me to stay out later and respected what I wanted to do.
As I reflect back now on the relationship I had with my parents it was very unhealthy. Often times they did not know where I actually was and I did not talk to them much about anything. Our relationship has done a 180 since then and we are much closer, I confide in them a lot, and they are my support team through everything.
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