Spoil Your Folks! Chloe Lau's entry for the Young Post buffet dinner competition
We asked our readers to write about what their perfect date with their parents or guardians would look like for their chance to win a buffet dinner at a five-star-hotel. Here is one of the entries, which has not been edited
My perfect date with my parents would be very simple. We would wake up early in the morning and have a leisurely breakfast at home. After that, we would go hiking. We would choose an easy trail, with no one else around. Moreover, we wouldn’t use our phones for the whole day and just have a heart-to-heart conversation. By spending more quality time together, I can bond with my parents and build a good relationship. It would also be great to enjoy the scenery and take a break from our busy life.
After hiking, my family and I would go home to prepare for an easy lunch together. In the afternoon, we would simply relax and play some board games together. As everyone is busy with their work or revision, it is almost impossible for us to spare time for simple pleasures in life.
In the evening, we would go to my grandparents’ home to have dinner. We would just enjoy the meal and chat.
Although my perfect date with my parents might not seem very exciting, just spending time with my parents is already the best present I could wish for. After all, true happiness often comes from the simplest things.