I'm 23, love my parents. I think it was somewhere between 18-21 that i realized what everyone is talking about here.
My parents would do almost anything for me, as long as it is in my best interest. They wouldnt do something irresponsible though. Funny thing is, I agree with them what is irresponsible now.
Now that I've grown up, got an education, and have a career.. sometimes I wonder if my kids (when that time comes) will be like some absolutely useless friends I have who did nothing with their life and constantly fight with their parents (little b*tches is what I call them). Or if they will love me like I love my parents.
Most everything my parents did was right, including telling me to not hang out with certain people.. thank god for that... actually thank them.
I have some friends who just dont have it together and IMO have screwed up lives that are going nowhere, if you were to ask me.. maybe they think sitting around all day hating their parents and smoking pot in an apartment is success...
Love your parents. You wont understand the huge magnitude the greek world and judiasm (basically comprises your every thought), and its effect on your surroundings until university, but that "love thy mother and thy father" thing.. yeah thats a good idea and true like most of the fundamentals found in the judaic religon.
Take care of them like you would want to be treated by your own kids.. oops lol.. there it is again.