Word: lovingly
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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THERE'S so much in American culture that has to be spoken. In India, where my parents come from, everyone takes care of their parents, but you never really have to say "I love you." It's just someting that's not done...
Maybe we are asked to say it because there is tremendous insecurity in the American household. A sociologist could explain it in terms of divorce rates, or whatever, but we are flooded with requests to show love for our parents...
...times change, and little boys grow up. These days, I don't know if it's something that's simply wrong with me, but I just can't say the words "I love you" to my parents. Last week, they called and ended our conversation with "We love you, son." I answered, "See you later," and hung...
ODDLY, for me the words "love" and "parents" together conjure up visions of blind Greek kings, not filial affection. And I don't think I'm the only one with these reservations...
Thanks, dad, but I can't say "I love...