Dear child! Today, after the parent-teacher conference, I wanted to drive home as fast as I could to see you. I wanted to hold you in my arms and say I love you. On the way home, memories of your first day at school kept coming back to me.
Mom still clearly remembers the image of you 9 years ago, bewildered and naive on the first day you came to Duc Tri School. That memory is so beautiful. You were spoiled, whined to me and refused to go to school, but just after the opening ceremony, you felt the love of your teachers and the joy of your friends and happily went to school from then on. Mom was so relieved. But now, Mom can't remember how long it's been since we sat down together to talk, Mom also can't remember how long it's been since Mom told you she loved you. Mom always used the excuse of being busy with work and ran after it, forgetting that Mom also had another job that was much more important, which was to talk and be friends with you. My son is really grown up now. At the age of 15, there have been too many changes for you. There are many problems in life that you have to face: you do not understand why your voice is different and you have had your first crush… But, Mom does not see those things. Many times Mom speaks harshly to you when you neglect your studies, many times Mom feels sad and hurt when you disobey and talk back to Mom. But Mom apologizes to you for that.
The familiar school gate where mother picks up her child every day
Today, at the parent-teacher meeting, the teacher told me about your situation. How hard you had to work to meet your parents' expectations and wishes. There were times when you wanted to rebel and prove yourself with the immature and rash thoughts of youth. There were times when you thought your parents no longer loved you... I felt so regretful. I didn't know that at puberty, you needed to be shared and cared for. What you needed was not simply a hot meal after each school day or a reputable tutoring place. What you needed was more than a friend to share with. I silently thanked the teacher for being your friend every day at school. He replaced me and dad to do the things that I thought were my responsibility but I had unintentionally forgotten.
A parent-teacher conference at your child's school.
My dear son! Be grateful and cherish teachers like that. Because in my thoughts and actions, I have already considered you as my child. I am not just someone who teaches you knowledge, but I also teach you life lessons. I have given you advice when you need it, I have held your hand and pulled you up when you fall. I have shown you the value of family so that you can love and sympathize, sharing the hardships of your father and mother. And more than that, I have shown you what to do when you first fall in love.
My boy! You have really grown up. Now I know what I have to do with my young man. You have tried so hard. And your parents will not only look at your grades anymore. Your parents will look deeper into the process of your efforts. Your parents will confide in you and be your companion. I'm sorry for not being the first person you can share your dream with, but I know that from your teacher. I will not put too much expectation on you to make you feel pressured anymore. Your parents will listen to your heart whenever you need it. Your parents will always be behind you and support you on the path to your dream. Keep trying, my child! You will always have your family, teachers and friends by your side. From now on, you will have two more great friends besides your homeroom teacher - your father and mother. We will hold hands together so that you can confidently overcome the ups and downs of the most beautiful days of your youth.
And when I say I love you, I want to thank your teacher again. The one who helped me connect my love with my boyfriend!
Love and cherish you so much!