That is the story of Vu Ngoc Son (26 years old, from Hung Yen). Growing up in a rather strict family, Son said that his parents rarely express emotions in words. What he often hears is more than reminders about studying, discipline and lifestyle.
When I was young, my parents were very strict. My studies or play were all strictly managed, so the words I heard were mainly reminders rather than love," Son shared.
Parental care is sometimes expressed through reproach, even corporal punishment. At one point, the young man felt angry and kept distance from his family.
There was a time when I often showed an uncomfortable attitude towards my parents. I also don't tell about things that happened at school," Son said.
It is this strictness that seems to have inadvertently created an "emotional wall" between Son and his parents. Although still loving in his heart, he finds it very difficult to open his mouth or share his thoughts.
Currently, the care of his parents has become more comfortable and gentle. However, that "invisible wall" still exists, making Son still unable to say words of love directly.
However, in the heart of the 26-year-old boy, there is always a simple wish. "I really want to say loving words to my parents once, instead of just expressing it through actions," Son confided.
That is also the story of Do Thi Huong Chi (23 years old, from Hung Yen). Born into a family that is not used to expressing feelings in words, Chi said that from childhood to adulthood she has almost never said "I love you, Mom and Dad".
Although she always understands the hardships her mother has gone through for her family and carries deep gratitude in her heart, the young girl has never had the opportunity to say those words of love.
I love my parents very much, but every time I try to say it, I feel embarrassed. In my house, people often express their feelings through actions such as asking questions and taking care of them rather than saying it out loud," Chi shared. For the young girl, caring for her parents with calls to inquire or times returning to her hometown to help with housework has become a familiar way of expressing feelings.
Similarly, Nguyen Minh Dat (24 years old, from Thai Binh) also admitted that he had never said words of love directly to his parents in the past time. Duc said that since he was young, his parents have always been busy with work, so family conversations often revolve around schooling and life.
My parents rarely say words of love, so I'm used to keeping everything in my heart. Many times I wanted to say'I love you, Mom and Dad' but found it difficult to open my mouth," Duc confided. He said he feels like his father - a man who is not used to saying loving words but his feelings for his family are always expressed through very simple things.
In fact, each family has a different way of expressing their feelings. Some people speak with words, some people express with sacrifice and silent actions. But in any way, parents' love for their children is always constant.
