Make Time for Your Parents While They're Still Alive

Make Time for Your Parents While They're Still Around

When was the last time you actually made time for your parents?

Not just a hurried phone call or text, but actually sitting down, listening to their stories, or just enjoying afternoon tea while having a casual chat.

Busyness is often the main reason.

Whether it's work, deadlines, or other matters that seem endless.

Without realizing it, we often put our parents on the back burner with the thought, "There's still time later".

But is it true that there is always time?

 

Why is time with parents so precious?

Since childhood, our parents have always been there for us.

From carrying us, holding our hands, to helping us learn to walk.

Those who were once strong and always on standby are now starting to age.

Their bodies are not as strong as they used to be, their hands begin to tremble, but their love never changes.

All they want is simple: our presence.

They never ask for much.

They just want us to come home once in a while, share stories about our days, and show them that they still matter.

But often, the success we chase makes us forget.

We're too busy with our dreams, careers, and ambitions to forget that parents only have one dream: to see their children happy, while occasionally experiencing that happiness together.

 

Don't Wait for Later

You might think, "I'll come home when this job is done", or "There's plenty of time later".

But the truth is, time never stops.

They age faster than we think.

Try to imagine this: one day, when you're sitting next to them, the hand that used to be warm and gentle holding you as a child now feels fragile.

Or, perhaps, you'll remember those little moments that were often overlooked, like a hug before bed or a shared laugh at the dinner table.

The biggest regrets often come not because of what we have done, but because of what we have not done.

 

How to make them happy?

The good news is that making your parents happy doesn't require anything big.

They don't ask for mansions, expensive gifts, or anything elaborate.

• Just go and see them: Come home once in a while, even if it's just for a few hours. Your presence is what they miss the most.
• Spend some quality time: Sit together, listen to their stories, and savor the moment without distractions.
• Give simple attention: A quick call or a good morning greeting is enough to make them smile.

All they want is a sense that their children still care, still remember, and still consider them important.

 

Start Now, Before It's Too Late

There is no better time than now.

Go home, make them happy, and make time with your parents a priority.

Trust me, the little moments you spend with them will become priceless memories in the future.

If this article makes you think of your parents, don't hesitate to share it with your siblings or friends.

Let's remind each other that family is an irreplaceable treasure.

"Make time for your parents while they are still around. Don't wait for later, because it might be too late"

Language: Bahasa Indonesia