Our discussion of the various purposes of story telling
during class this week got me thinking on the kind of stories that are shared
in my family. Many times, when my parents get together with their siblings,
they reminisce on their childhood – talking about their old neighborhood and
college days. At the same time, academics are a major part of my family’s life
as my dad has come from a family of prestigious lawyers. Since the age of 9, my
dad would repeatedly tell me the story of how he came to America and the struggle he endured
to get to where he is today. Usually, I would just nod my head while zoning out
to what he was saying or groan whenever he would start telling his story.
There’s the saying ‘actions speak louder than words’ and
this statement definitely applies to this situation. To fully understand or
empathize with the struggles another person has been through, one must have
experienced it on their own. Our parents give us advice based on their past
experiences, but one can not fully grasp the importance of their message unless
you personally go through it on your own.
As I am in college right now and trying to pursue a career in my
passion, I know understand my dad’s struggle. Who knows – one day I might be
telling me story to my kids and they will be rolling their eyes at me too.
Do your parents try to give you advice through their stories as well?
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