My Parents Fear for Me (Extra Credit)

During interview I asked my mom what was her fear for me once I moved out of the house. Her response was brief yet packed with mixed emotions. The words that she used to describe who I am were really touching in the beginning. The ultimate fear that most mothers goes through would be the fact that if their child was going to die before them. However, she feared the most for my safety once I go to college. Even though I have 10 siblings in total, my mom still feels as if I need to stay home when I attend college. Her fears were all over the place during the interview. She did not cry but I sort of sense that she will have to eventually deal with the fact that I would have to move out the house soon. I think in general my mom is afraid of change and changing what she has been used to. My dad however, was clam and relax. He simply said that he fears that I will no longer need him once I grow up and become more independent as a young adult.
My mom and dad didn’t really say much because their emotions are limited when trying to expressing themselves. They see other people that change into a totally different person in a bad way and they think that that would be me in a couple of years.
After the whole interview with my mom and dad, they made me realized how much they cared for me. I know they both fear about me once I go to college. I think that pretty much all parents go through a transition when their children leave their sides. Since, been living with them pretty much my whole life. It’s going to be really hard for me as well.

Minh: Mom, what is the ultimate fear that you have for me?
Mom: I want you to stay home when you go to college
Minh: Is that your #1 fear for me?
Mom: Yes, I see kids becoming bad and different. I don’t want that to happen to you.
Minh: OKAY…So why you think that I’ll change?
Mom: Kids do stupid things Minh!

Minh: Dad, what’s your fear for me?
Dad: When you grow up. You might not need me anymore
Minh: Aww…
Dad: Your older brothers and sisters are own their own and sometime I miss them needing me.
Minh: So that’s what you fear for me?
Dad: Yes