High Life A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : They’d Like Their Moms and Dads to Know a Couple Things

“Clean up your room!”

“Don’t fight with your sister!”

“Take out the trash!”

“Be home by your curfew!”

“Do as I say, not as I do!”

Ahhhh, parents. . . . Can’t live with them, can’t live without them.

With Mother’s Day coming up Sunday and Father’s Day on June 16, Hot Topics wonders, “What would you like to tell your parents?”

“Thanks for being the best that you can be.”

Emily Johnson, 18, senior, Corona del Mar

“I’m really thankful of your tolerance of my busy schedule and my moodiness, because I never would have made it through this year without you.”

Julie Swail, 18, senior, Valencia

“I’d like to tell them they should be more proud of me.”

Nolan Jahn, 18, senior, Orange

“I’d like to tell my parents what trouble I get up to and have them think it’s funny.”

Jennifer Anderson, 17, junior, Capistrano Valley

“Can you please pay for my college education?”

Vip Sony, 17, senior, Corona del Mar

“You’re the best!”

Nanette Allred, 18, senior, Valencia

“I want to be independent. I’m takin’ off, that is, if I have enough money.”

Dan Hulihan, 17, junior, Orange

“I’d like to tell my parents what really goes on at night.”

Christian Channing, 17, senior, Capistrano Valley

“I appreciate all the support you have given me.”

Robby Forester, 18, senior, Corona del Mar

“Thank’s for putting up with me. I know I have been a little selfish sometimes, but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate what you’ve done for me. You are the best parents a kid could have.”

Rob Scialdone, 18, senior, Valencia

“Thank you.”

Ryan Byrne, 18, senior, Orange

“I’d like to tell my parents (the truth) when I say I’m studying at the library.”

Francis Wu, 16, junior, Capistrano Valley

“Through all the bad times and through all the good times, you have been there for me. Thanks.”

Rachel Buzolich, 18, senior, Corona del Mar

“Well, Mom and Dad, I’ll be leaving soon. But before I go, I’d like to say thanks for all you’ve done for me to get me this far. You really are No. 1 parents!”

Joan-Jung Chang, 18, senior, Valencia

“I tell them everything already, of course.”

John Braver, 18, senior, Capistrano Valley

“Thank you for all your love and support.”

Brooke Gilmour, 17, senior, Corona del Mar

“You are great!”

David Fenstermaker, 17, senior, Valencia

Next Week’s Hot Topic:

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live and why?

Responses gathered by Justin Chan (Capistrano Valley), Dean Camaras (Corona del Mar), Betsy Burbridge (Orange) and Michael Chen (Valencia).