Parents' day is everyday

Parents' Day is not just one day. It's everyday once the two people were marriage and had made a family. Being a parent is a big responsibility. That's why our parents deserve a rest for all the hardworks and efforts they did to us. Even for just one day we should give back and treat them as special guests. There is no course offered as parenting yet our parents seem to be masters of it.

Dec. 01, 2017 is the Parents' Day  celebration in NNCHS and I didn't feel like going to school because, first of all, I hadn't given the invitation letter to them and that's why they were not able to attend. I'm used to it. I don't know what's wrong with myself. It's not my attitude to invite them to any meetings in school. Besides I'm doing good in my studies so they don't have to worry. I just see it as a hassle for them, a waste of time and money. We are just poor, one reason why I'm a thrifty person. I budget every single coin coming out of our pockets. Also, I wanted to rest since it is usual that afternoon classes would be canceled whenever there are morning events.         

Still, I went to school because I don't want to miss any discussion in class though most of our teachers are out for seminars. While walking around the school campus, I met my Junior High adviser. She asked me why I was not at the gym (where the events were being held). I told her that my parents were not attending. She asked me again, "How about Ma'am Eyeing, didn't you prepare anything for her?" I was like, "Oh my gosh. I totally forgot," and immediately went out of school and bought some presents for her: chocolates and flowers.

         
               

Ma'am Eyeing or Ma'am Rossally is my boss/8th grade subject teacher/adviser in life/sister/mother. Actually, I'm her working student. Even though I forgot to give tribute to her, I cannot forget a person with a good heart like her. I owe all success in my life to her and my family.


During the event, I agreed to what the speaker said, which was 'our parents are the precious and priceless gift from God'. We don't know all their sacrifices until we've become parents ourselves. I also helped in distributing the snacks. It was very tiring and exhausting but seeing the smiles of the parents while they accepted the food, I felt like I was refreshed and that my work paid off.
Even though it's their responsibility, it has always been in us Filipinos to give back.