Parents make huge sacrifices for their children and are largely responsible for their children's successes. The author recalls an incident where a classmate was not allowed to participate in her school's annual day due to unpaid fees, despite coming from a wealthy family. This made the author appreciate how her own parents from a middle-class family always supported her enthusiastically and paid any fees without question. The author feels proud but acknowledges that awards and achievements actually belong to her parents, as they worked hard to support her dreams. When adults forget this and criticize parents, they should remember the selfless love and support parents provide to make their children happy.

1. Really Parents are like God…
It was a season of annual functions in schools, all students were keen to participate and were
preparing enthusiastically for their performances.
I have met a girl, who didn’t went to school that day. I asked the reason. She replied “Today
is annual day and I’ve not participated in it.” I asked her why she has not participated. She
replied that her mom and dad has not allowed her to participate because of registration fees.
I was shocked from her answer because she was a kid from a well to do family. I realize that
money must not be the reason so I advised her not to explain the same reason to others (as
it will harm the dignity of her parents). She understood this thing.
This incident reminded me of my school and college days. I belong to a middle class family
but my parents have never said ‘No’ to me for a single thing. Annual function fees, picnic fees,
trip amount, party amount etc. They have given all these amounts wholeheartedly and
without any question. That time I’ve not realized the importance of that money but today
when I’m earning and I observe the outside situation I feel really proud to be the daughter of
such parents who have always supported her child in everything she wants.
At my home there is a place which is decorated with awards, medals and certificates.
Whenever one comes to my home they ask to whom these all belongs. My reply in words is
‘mine’, but my heart replies that they belongs to my parents.
“Our success in professional, social and personal lives all belongs to our parents, we are just
representing them.”
It sometimes happens that we are annoyed with our parents, we do not agree with their
opinions, especially it happens when we become a part of the corporate world, as here we
meet with the new persons, new technology, advanced culture and we forget our past days
and the deeds done for us by our parents. We have lots of time to chat with our virtual friends
but we don't have time to talk with our parents.
Whenever it happens just
 See the 'Mom' who is waking up early to prepare her child’s Lunch box.
 See the 'Dad' who is teaching a kid how to ride a cycle.
 See the 'Mom' who is taking care of child’s education (school, tuition etc.)
 See the 'Dad' who is earning very hard so that his child become best in school, sports
and other activities and
 See the parents who do not have any dream of their own. Their only dream is to make
their child happy and successful.
“Only parents can do everything with no complaints… they are the one who started loving
you before they have seen you.”
Really when you’ll observe such persons around you, you will remember your childhood days
and your all hatred will convert in to love.