My mum keeps saying I don't appreciate things she does for me...how do i show her i do?

Question

She is a great mum and is always taking me places i need to go and stuff and i really do appreciate it but i don't know how to show it...im 14 and at that age where im a little shy about showing affection to my parents. Any mums/adults out there to give me advice...that would be great!

Answer 1

You could try shocking her.  For instance, if she cooks dinner for the family then be sure to clear the table and do the dishes before she has a chance to ask, or to do it herself.  If she says, 'What's all this?' simply say, 'Just want to help out!'  It'll take you 20 minutes and it'll give her a world of relief for one less chore.

If she takes you someplace be sure to thank her before getting out of the car.  Say, 'Thanks for driving me here.'  If you have some spare money one day try buying her a flower, or a card, or just something you think she'd like.  Not because of her birthday, or Christmas, but just because.  Little tokens of love like this have a lasting effect on people and you'd be surprised how happy she could be.

Just try to ease her workload and be a good kid and that is the best gift you could ever give her.

Answer 2

Maybe do some things for her like help out alot more and say thank you hug her kiss her just tell her. that really is the best way!

Answer 3

Being a teen ager and being the mother of a teen ager are probably the two most difficult jobs in the world.

As the mother and step-mother of daughters, I can tell you that a little thanks and affection goes a long way.

Just saying "Thanks Mum" is music to our ears - to have our daughter say "Can I help you?" or "Can I do that for you?" would be enough to send me into raptures of joy!

Maybe you could make her a nice card, to say Thanks for all you do.  It could be just made out of card with pictures of you and her from when you were little - I guarantee she will treasure it for ever!

Good Luck!

Answer 4

Tell your mother thank you and that you appreciate it. That is honestly the easiest way! I would give anything to hear those words from my daughter!!  

Answer 5

You should say thank you whenever she makes you dinner or takes you places, and give her a card if she does something really special.You could also get her chocolate in stuff, but thank you is the easiest way

Answer 6

I think a good way to show her you appreciate what she does is to do something for her every once in a while.  It doesn't have to be a big thing, just help her out without her asking you to.  

I know everyday chores get really old for me.  I love it when my husband or kids unload the dishwasher or walk the dog just because.  It makes me feel like they recognize all that I do and appreciate it.