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In a letter to Jackie from her son Chris Peeler:

"You used to feed me, Mom, now I am feeding you.  You held my hand as I took my first step, now I hold yours as you take your last. You tucked me into bed as a little boy, now I tuck you in as a dignified lady ready to leave this world. You struggled to make sense of my first words, now I struggle to make sense of your last ones."

I dont want to be perceived the way I am
I just want to be perceived the way I am -Relient K 

Telling a parent "I don't know how you do it!" Is not helpful! It does nothing to build that parent up and it actually undermines the relationship between the child and their parent. It gives a parent the opening to feel pity for their situation. It waters the seeds of doubt in the parent's mind. If the child overhears the remark it binds them to bad behavior. What should you say? Try:

You're doing a great job.

You show so much patience.

I like how you handle.....

You have been given a great task and your love and hardwork will pay off! You'll see!