my 17 yrold daughter acts like she knows it all my 19yr old went through it also i have 2 more childern to go through it
2006-06-06 11:26:50 · 12 answers · asked by mmichel304 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Just respect their opinion. If you are butting heads use an empathic approach. Put the ball in their court and allow them to problem-solve.
2006-06-06 11:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by Mrs.Foster 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well remember that 17 yr olds and 19 year olds are entiring the early stages of adulthood. Part of the phase is that they will be in proxy of knowing certain aspects of a given situation or subject. Remember that a part of being being an adult is to be responsible in thoughts and in action. Give them time - even though a 17yr old have to know it, its all apart of life's plan, and sooner or later, they wil fit in well.
2006-06-06 18:33:22 · answer #2 · answered by Drewy-D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What exactly are you asking? Most kids getting out of high school think they know it all but it takes some hard life experiences to get it through their heads that they aren't as ready for life as they thought they were.
2006-06-06 18:30:25 · answer #3 · answered by Pigskin Princess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Allow them to have their own opinions and agree when they are right. If they are clearly wrong then let them be wrong and figure out for themselves. They are carving out their own identitiy and their own belief system. They want to be seperate from their parents and that is their way of expressing that they are growing up and becoming their own person. Just accept that it is a sign of growing up and try to conflict with them as little as possible.
2006-06-06 18:32:45 · answer #4 · answered by barbieisagoddess 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's nature. It helps them move out of the nest.
2006-06-06 18:30:54 · answer #5 · answered by dagomithost 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can I ship my kids to you when they get that age?
;)
I know...kids just want to make all the mistakes themselves, and don't want to hear about parents suggestions.
2006-06-06 18:30:19 · answer #6 · answered by powhound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're approaching adulthood(according to the law), and they feel all grown up.
2006-06-06 18:29:52 · answer #7 · answered by lynn 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup its that time , they think they all know it.It sometimes has to do with the people they hang out with.Alot of peer pressure.
2006-06-06 18:30:15 · answer #8 · answered by Male Sicilian Trauma Nurse 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's just how they are when they're 17. Just let them be.
2006-06-07 00:41:52 · answer #9 · answered by cherries B 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably make her feel that way.
2006-06-06 20:04:20 · answer #10 · answered by glow 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋