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Love for life

Raised with strict family values, I cringe to phrases like, "I can’t wait to get my

children out of the house," or "As soon as my children reach 18, they are on their own."

I become shocked to discover that age defines the release date in which children are no

longer supported by parents. Children are the offspring to which parents give birth to in

life. Regardless of the age, an individual will always be a child to one’s mother or father

and should receive support until, and beyond, the age of being released into the world.

Support is the assistance provided on earth. In order to live happily in this world, one must

be supported or support themselves with food, a house, finance, security, approval,

acceptance, and love. These, all of which are determined by Abraham H. Maslow, a well-

respected psychologist, are the "hierarchy of needs." These are needs that everyone

should have the ability to acquire.

Unfortunately, the much needed support from many parents are being cut off too

early. As a college student entering adulthood, I witness many peers facing very stressful

times of their lives. At this time of their lives, a number of peers have been "released"

from parental support, hoped to have been given to them until individual security was

found. Instead, many peers have found themselves desperately "on their own." This early

release from parental support comes at a crucial time to many, because it disrupts the

need to prepare themselves completely for society. To too many of my fellow students,

education and support is replaced by financial and emotional burdens. The weight of the

many hardships that arrive, restricts a clear thinking mind,...