My parents are great!!!!!
Back when I was young our family was very well off and even in their good financial standings they continued to work hard to make sure their children (4, 2 boys and 2 girls) had the best education, values, and environment possible. They did spoil us, but they also made sure we grew up to be the best we can be....the last thing they wanted was for us to become spoiled brats...which I do not think any of us have become. They taught us to work hard for what we want, and earn everything we get.
Even after the stock market crashed and my father's business is struggling (though it will come back) my mom and dad are still doing their best to make sure their family is happy. Though Christmas and Easter are not as heavy duty as they used to be (which non of us mind) they still give 100% to make the best time spent as a family possible. Even now when they are struggling (which is very tough on them after working their way to where they wanted to be (starting from nothing in the 70s) and living the life they grew to love, only to have it come crashing down after a few horrible years) they are still doing their best to be AMAZING parents and keep us together, happy, and above all....a loving family.
AWESOMEST PARENTS EVAH!!!!!!