No matter how close families are, most people still keep a few things from their parents. Sometimes it's because you want privacy, sometimes it's because you don’t want to worry them, and sometimes it's just easier than trying to explain something they might not understand. Of course, not every secret is harmful or dramatic. In fact, a lot of the things people hide from their parents come from wanting to protect their peace or avoid an awkward conversation. Recently, redditor Admirable-Analysis58 was curious about those types of secrets when they asked : "What is something you’ve been hiding from your parents for years and will probably keep hiding in the future?" Needless to say, the thread got thousands of replies. Below are the top and best responses: 1. "I don't cash the checks they send me around the holidays to pick out presents for my kids from them. My parents are older, are both physically disabled, and are on a fixed income.…