Do you -really- love your parents? Take a moment to think about this. Society tells us that parents must be loved, well because they're our parents! They gave us life, the best gift of all! Does that mean we are supposed to be eternally grateful and bow at their feet every day? I would disagree.
Just because someone gives you a gift, does not mean you owe them one back. Respect is earned; love is earned. Parents do not understand this. Just because you did me one favor does not mean you have my eternal love and respect. I'm sorry but if you treat me badly, that's it, we're done. You'll be on my hate list.
I'm not saying I hate my parents. That is not the point. I'm saying you should not be forced to love someone just because of a blood relation. You can't love everyone, can you?
Can you think of someone you dislike because of personality? They never did anything to make you dislike them, you just have clashing personalities. This is not something you can control. So why is that we're not allowed to dislike our parents?
You could argue that it is okay to dislike your parents under some circumstances, like abuse. Society will allow this hatred. But they will not allow a simple dislike.
Try telling someone you dislike your parents, but be careful for the million questions that will follow: "Why what did they do?", "Did something happen?", "Was your childhood that bad?". No, my parents just suck.
You're allowed to dislike a peer for being lazy and grumpy, but if your parent is the same way you must love them. It becomes a "quirk" that you have to live with and be happy about, instead of hate it for what it is.
I refuse to love my parents just because society expects me to.
