Expectations.

     I think that my generation expects far too much from our parents, and not only do they expect it, but they don't appreciate it.
    Now, before I get into this I know that not all kids are thinks, I have friends of mine that their parents pay for everything and they totally appreciate it. But for the most part, they have no clue. 
   I can't tell you how many people I've heard just bitching about not getting their driver's license on the day of  their birthday. I turned 16 January 17th. I won't be getting my license till the end of this month, cause my mom had to finish paying for her car before she could pick me up on her insurance. 
    For those of you that don't know, my mom struggles. My dad doesn't help out very much.
    When I do get my car, which will be in June, I fully intend on getting a job. And guess what? I have to pay for every drop of my gas, just like my brother did. Just like everyone should in my opinion. It's different if you take your little brother or sister to school, I think because that's a trip that your parents don't have to make anymore. But if they're going to the same school as you, than tough crap because if they gave you your car you should at least pay for your gas. 
     I also think it's ridiculous that our parents take out second mortgages to pay for college. I have to pay for my own college, my parents can't afford to send me. I have to get scholarships, grants, and student loans. My parents are going to help me pay for stuff, yes, but they're not going to pay my tuition or anything like that, because they can't. They do all they can to help my brother and I and we appreciate that.
     I feel like for the most part though, people are just ungrateful and don't give a crap anymore. And that bothers me so much. So, next time stop and think before you start to complain about how you didn't get that thing that means nothing that you just had to have.
Hearts and appreciating your parents!
- Kimberlee. :)