Rid the bad

How many parents want their children to succeed in their lives? I think almost every parent out there.

And they do that by imparting values to their offspring that they can turn to when they are lost or for just living their daily lives. A set of rules that engraves themselves and guide character building. Simple stuff like be responsible for your choice in life, learn to say no to things you don't want, stand your ground, spend wisely, and  pay your bills on time.

My parents impart nuts to us and its just a lip service to them to want their kids to succeed. I think they are attending church every weekend with their eyes closed and with very selective hearings. If I am God, I would be very disappointed in them. "Why do you still come to Church when you learnt nothing?"- I would ask them if I am God. I have observed nothing good that they displayed despite being so fervently religious. They continue to be irresponsible to the household and when confronted, they can't see the errors of their ways. Or perhaps I did not communicated it well to them? It is really hard because every time I try to talk to them, I am overwhelmed with the sense of disgust and disappointment that cuts the conversation short. Have they ever think that things might be very different if they put in an effort to raise us properly? My sisters are like the bottom percentile of Singaporeans and I am very sure I got to where I am today because I separated myself from this lot.

This bond between parents and child has eroded to a very bare thread. I have almost no sense of kinship left towards them. I must stress as I am often misunderstood by many, I do not hate the dogs nor animals but I hate the way my parents treated the dogs and us. Which sane household allows the dogs to pee and poo everywhere and refused to make an effort to teach them? Retired and doing nothing at home, they would rather watch youtube video than put in an effort to teach the dogs or bring them down for regular walks! I think this is quite close to an abuse and by extension, it is an abuse on us too.

I look forward to a future with my own home, with a living room that is fit for the living, a clean washing machine to wash my clothes, beautiful artistic marble tiles that I can place my feet on without hesitating if there are shit/pee stain on it, a long sofa where I can watch Grey's Anatomy on my big inch TV and a through path to my kitchen without having to cross over some fucking man-made fence that kept the dogs out. I truly believe the way for us to thrive is to rid the bad and let only the good grow. The bad are a burden to us and if they refused to change, we do not need them to weigh us down for our very short time on earth.