Parents: Are actions really louder than words?

Sometimes we think that our kids know we love them because we feed them, clothe them, and pay for their cell phone.  However, our kids need to hear us say things.  Don't assume they know.  Assuming is never good with a junior higher.  Say it and make it plain.  Here are a few things you may think or feel, but really need to say: "I love you-I am proud of you-That was a good choice-I really like listening to you-You are really good at that-You look handsome/beautiful."  I know we think it, let's let them know it by saying it.