When you are a parent, you quickly realize that you don't expect constant praise and appreciation for all of the food, house, trips, rides to school and sports, friend sleepovers, unexpected medical bills, etc, etc etc. Parents do what parents do out of unconditional love with the only "thank you" being correct actions and good choices. Parents welcome an occasional thank you but don't expect it. Parent simply want their kid to be good and be productive and act appropriately. Correct actions are enough. What parents don't desire is their kid ending up in jail.
Lord, I am sorry for not saying "thank You" enough, and even more sorry for spending too much time in jail.