Parents

0:00:09 > 0:00:12Hey, Lifebabblers. Today, we're talking about parents -

0:00:12 > 0:00:15the best, worst and weird things they get up to.

0:00:15 > 0:00:18The Lifebabble team will be sharing their most embarrassing

0:00:18 > 0:00:22grown-up moments as well as what they love about the adults in their lives.

0:00:22 > 0:00:25Whether it's falling out or keeping things happy at home,

0:00:25 > 0:00:27we'll be checking it out with the Lifebabblers.

0:00:29 > 0:00:34Parents, whether you have one, two, three or four,

0:00:34 > 0:00:36parents and families come in all shapes and sizes -

0:00:36 > 0:00:39foster parents, step-parents, grandparents.

0:00:39 > 0:00:42Whoever the adults in your life are, chances are they're pretty special

0:00:42 > 0:00:44and unique.

0:00:44 > 0:00:46Saying that, parents can also be good at doing

0:00:46 > 0:00:48some embarrassing stuff.

0:00:50 > 0:00:53My mum likes to give her own little spit wash if you have a bit of dirt

0:00:53 > 0:00:56on your face. She'll spit on her sleeve and

0:00:56 > 0:00:57she'll get right in there.

0:00:57 > 0:01:00When I first started high school, my parents would give me the most

0:01:00 > 0:01:01embarrassing lectures.

0:01:01 > 0:01:04"Make sure you focus on your books." "Don't talk to girls."

0:01:04 > 0:01:05All good advice, right?

0:01:05 > 0:01:08Well, not in front of your new school friends.

0:01:08 > 0:01:12My mum constantly makes me laugh at really inappropriate situations,

0:01:12 > 0:01:14like being at weddings or doctors.

0:01:14 > 0:01:16I remember my parents used to always come up with

0:01:16 > 0:01:18really embarrassing nicknames for me.

0:01:18 > 0:01:22It turned from Garrett to Gar to Jar.

0:01:22 > 0:01:26She's an embarrassing parent, but I love her.

0:01:26 > 0:01:28PHONE RINGS

0:01:28 > 0:01:30Whenever my mum and dad try to come into the room and be cool

0:01:30 > 0:01:34by talking to me and my friends, I always have to tell them to go away.

0:01:34 > 0:01:37And trying to be cool, they always go, "Whatever."

0:01:37 > 0:01:41Whenever there's music on, my mum dances weirdly

0:01:41 > 0:01:43and she sings really loudly.

0:01:44 > 0:01:47It just makes me, sort of, cringe and it embarrasses me

0:01:47 > 0:01:49in front of my friends.

0:01:52 > 0:01:55Finding adults embarrassing is usually just part of growing up.

0:01:55 > 0:01:57I know I can be embarrassing.

0:01:57 > 0:02:00Sometimes you can see the funny side.

0:02:00 > 0:02:02And other times it's not so funny.

0:02:03 > 0:02:06It's normal for everyone to fall out and argue sometimes,

0:02:06 > 0:02:09especially with the people that we're closest to.

0:02:09 > 0:02:12And as time goes on relationships change and it's not always easy.

0:02:14 > 0:02:16If it does happen, remember to do those things

0:02:16 > 0:02:18that you would like other people to do for you.

0:02:22 > 0:02:25A lot of the time, arguments can be resolved

0:02:25 > 0:02:27without becoming a big deal.

0:02:27 > 0:02:30Though, unfortunately, this is not always the case.

0:02:30 > 0:02:33If you feel scared, it is really important that you talk

0:02:33 > 0:02:34to someone about it.

0:02:34 > 0:02:37Sometimes, you might feel more comfortable talking to someone

0:02:37 > 0:02:40outside your family.

0:03:03 > 0:03:06There are also some pretty amazing things about parents.

0:03:06 > 0:03:08Sometimes, they just deserve a medal.

0:03:08 > 0:03:10CHEERING

0:03:10 > 0:03:13For putting up with me, even when I get really sassy.

0:03:13 > 0:03:17Working the hardest, but then complaining about it the most often.

0:03:17 > 0:03:20- For being super supportive. - Thanks, Mum, and Dad.- Thank you.

0:03:20 > 0:03:24For being incredible people who inspire me to do my best.

0:03:24 > 0:03:26Listening to me no matter what the problem is.

0:03:26 > 0:03:27CHEERING

0:03:27 > 0:03:29For believing in me and my dreams.

0:03:29 > 0:03:31They believed in me since I was little

0:03:31 > 0:03:32and I really appreciate that.

0:03:36 > 0:03:37That's all for this Lifebabble.

0:03:37 > 0:03:40For more information about parents, families

0:03:40 > 0:03:44and a whole lot more, check out the CBBC website.

0:03:44 > 0:03:46In the meantime, remember to keep babbling about

0:03:46 > 0:03:48whatever's on your mind.

0:03:48 > 0:03:51See you next time!