My Parents In My Life

Throughout my life, I have had experiences that have shaped the way I am today. Growing up my mom and dad were my biggest inspirations, and they still are now. I remember coming home from school to work on big projects, and they would suggest ideas instead of directly helping me with the project. It seemed so insignificant at the time; however, now I realize that they have helped me to think on my own. They have also taught me to put my best effort forth the first time I participate in something. I believe that I am more careful, thoughtful, and hardworking when I work on different projects because of this. Over the years, my parents have instilled strength and independence into my life, and have supported me through all the ups and downs. My parents are the ones to thank for the way I am today, a strong, independent, hardworking, and thoughtful young lady. Sports have also shaped my character, especially soccer. Soccer has been my thing ever since I was little. This year I finished my senior season and realized that all the years of joy had come to an end. With all the sadness that came from this, I was also brought to happiness because soccer had influenced my life in so many ways. Soccer involved communicating with my teammates. If I was not forced to talk out on the field, then I might be a more introverted person. Being more vocal, has led me to come out of my shell and talk with those around me in everyday conversation. Soccer involved loosing. No one likes to loose,

Education is very important to my parents and it is not just a means of obtaining a good job in the future, but it serves as a way to get respect and social standing in a world that is so heavily focused on societal and class statuses. Being the first generation to have gone onto higher education, the pressures, put on by my family, can sometimes be overwhelming. In fact, at times I think my parents are more excited and ready for me to graduate than I am, which can be quite comical.

From working several jobs at a time to make sure I had everything I needed, she became the reason why I was raised the way I raised. The lesson that “ I should treat everyone like the most important person in the world because I will never know when I might need them” was engraved in my head was owned by my mother. Sometimes she would tell me that she had holes in her socks and I knew it was due to most of her money going towards my private school tuition in order for me to be able to have the best education I could get. My mother is my background, my identity, interest, and talent. She is truly the one that has set me up for success, regardless of how fatigued or overworked she is. She is the person who truly defines who I am and who I have become to this

My parent’s struggles taught me to never accept defeat because there are endless possibilities for those who don’t give up. Their perseverance for a better life sparked a sense of determination in me that ignited a fuel for prosperity, and an optimism for bigger and better opportunities not only for me, but for my

The night before my first day of college my dad sent me a text that read, “Big day tomorrow. Get up early, sit in the front, and participate. This is your school and education. I am proud of you. You are ready for this. Have a great day and have fun. Love you, dad.” My parents know that me attending college and getting good grades is just the first step to the career I want. I want to become a Nurse Practitioner, and I was able to decide to pursue this career when I had the opportunity to learn about and see different healthcare professions. There are several smaller goals I have to reach first before I am able to reach my main goal, but I have my family encouraging me.

They always encourage me that if i want to succeed i will have to strive for that diploma. I know i have had a stage in my life where i felt that going to a University after high school was a waste of time and a waste of money. But to see how bad my parents wished they had that opportunity made me realize i can not take this for granted. My dad always says jokingly “ I could always learn what you learn on youtube,” Which i always find funny , gives me an insight of him still having that dream of going to school. I understand many choose not to attend college because it is not for them, like my siblings my two oldest siblings both aged twenty- four, and twenty-five, both tried the whole college experience but did not choose to continue because it was not for them. Making me first generation college students. Of course this journey i have experienced has not been that easy. I know that when i was in highschool i did not value education as much as i do to this point. I was young a felt that just taking the easy way out. When i started seeing my grades slip, was the moment i realized everything my parents encouraged me to do i was doing the opposite. Until i got older i started realizing how important education is . I did experience some personal hardships and challenges where i felt i could not continue, but had my parents reminding me Hard work comes to those who really want it and are willing

I spent endless days and nights thinking about my future. What was I going to do? Where was I going to go? How was I going to do it? I didn’t know why I was stressing about it since I knew that I really didn’t have to make any permanent decisions until the end of Junior year. I guess the fact that I am a first born in the United States has always influenced me to try and surpass my peers when it came to academics. My goal in life was to make sure I would live the ‘American Dream’, but what I wasn’t aware of was that I was already living that dream thanks to my parents. As I’ve said in this article, I wouldn’t even be here writing this article if it wasn’t for them. I would’ve not had the infinite amount of perseverance, courage, and bravery to be writing this article. At some point in every teenager’s life, including mine, there’s that moment where you just want your parents to leave you alone. Trust me, I’ve been there, but in the end, your parents are always going to be there for you. This year for me involves many college visits and tours, stressing about AP classes, extracurriculars, and finding that one college (but let’s be real here, more like a list of ten), that is perfect for me before applying next fall. I know for a fact that every step of the way there my parents will be with me leading all the way to when I receive my diploma, to dropping me off at my dream

Four years ago, I was happily decided to go Moraine Valley College to take Compass placement test and be able obtain the goal that I been desired to have, to be Digital Artist. Went I finish the test, unfortinally I didn't get the results that I was expecting to have, so then my parents decide to find certain plans for me to get better education. It was really frustrating for my parents to get me into special programs because I keep denying going with my reckless attitude. Later, my mom usually suggests me to go certain meetings that will help me to be independent. So she takes me in programs&meetings as for my own good. They always propose me to have positive judgment of myself and learn not to be afraid of own shadow. They always believe

Being repeatedly told that your career choice is a waste of time and money hurts. Being told by someone you respect, someone you look up to makes it worse. But being told by your parents? I wanted to give up, everything I had done leading up to this moment was a waste. What was the point? I should just drop out, I told myself. My friend picked me up and told me, “Don’t let this bother you, just ignore them and continue to follow your dreams. If that’s what you really want to do then you’ll make it happen.” I felt better, and after talking to one of my teacher’s and hearing the same from her, I realized, being a first generation student , how stupid it was of me to not think about my parents point of view. They did not attend college, and

This is an extremely difficult task for me to describe in phrases, for my family is chemically and physically bonded. Also, there are no words to say how much my parents shower their endless love on me. They have tenaciously supported me from the very start. My mother and father’s dedication, hard work, and selfless sacrifices remind me of the story “The Giving Tree.” Their efforts and guidance in molding me as a better person has been an incredible contraption in my journey of life. Next, the steps that they have taken to disciplining me has comfortably taken me through school, extra classes, and public places. The most inspirational people in my life are my parents; as they are the best role model I could ever get. Their intricate quality

During the summer of 2015 I overcame a challenge involving one of my favorite sports. That sport is volleyball. My mother signed me up for numerous volleyball camps so I could better myself. At the time I did not know how much these camps would help me. When I found out my parents signed me up for these camps without asking me if I wanted to do them, I was furious. In my mind I thought “Everything is decided for me, I never get to make my own.” This made me so mad I didn’t talk to my parents for a few hours some days.

Parents for me try to listen but they never understand me. Sometimes i feel like they don't listen but at the same time me and my parents are honestly very different when it comes to most things. One time I tried to get help from my mom with friends that i was struggling with at the time and she just didn't understand me which makes me feel like she doesn't really try. My dad though actually tried really

Family is almost everyone’s main priority today. When friends seem to disappear, family will always be there. Family comes with tears of joy, anger, strong protection, laughs, sadness, and happiness. It’s never a dull moment around close love ones. Being around family, and having fun with them is like winning the lottery. It’s such an exciting feeling. On the other hand, family can be very annoying. So annoying that someone wishes they weren’t related to them. Rather it’s someone’s annoying bitter judgmental aunt, alcoholic uncle, or someone’s aggravating little sister.

“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it”

When I was younger I never thought my parents would separate. I always thought they both would be there for my brothers and I no matter what. Growing up you are taught that moms and dads were supposed to stay together, through the thick and thin. I didn’t think in a million years that I would grow up seeing only one parent at a time. Not one of my friends’ parents were separated and I was embarrassed to tell them mine were. I never wanted to invite anyone over to have them realize that my parents were no longer together. I spent most of my time hiding my parents divorce rather than enjoying the fun times with my friends. I never thought anything would ever come between our family, but I was completely wrong.