Why do my parents treat me like a little kid? I'm 15 but they act like i'm 10?

Answer 1

because to your mom and dad you are there baby no matter what happens and it tears them up inside to now that your growing up,one day you will be on your own and then you wont be there. look it is just a part of life.it's there job to take care of you,besides you may think you want to grow up fast and get out,but when that day comes,every thing changes.it's not fun in the real world,so chill out and be a preteen,enjoy life while it lasts.all of my mom's kids are gown up now the last one is 18,and now my mom feels alone,we have all been there.

Answer 2

We do it because we have invested so much we feel like we would just die if anything happened to our kids. Beleive it or not we all went through the same thing at 15 and we hated it just as much but for some reason most of us don't remember that part of it {isn't that stupid?} It is also hard for parents to see you as a young adolescent and not a toddler. On the other hand they may remember the stuff they did as teens and are trying to protect you from their past {another ***** of life}
I say we because I have a 16 {as of 7days ago} year old son, but I try to remember to let him have some freedom as long as he continues to respect the boundries and not break the trust I have given him.
Try talking to your parents off guard about things when they don't expect it and you don't want anything so it is actually a TALK and not a my way/your way fight and you might get something accomplished.

I wouldn't be a mom though if I didn't point out the 15 year old on here who just asked how to tell his parents his 15 year old g-friend is pregnant. {be glad that's not your problem} Good Luck!

Answer 3

Some parents take quite a while to realize that you are growing really fast. Their form of communication with you as a kid is not much different, yet, from a teenager. They're still adjusting, and so must you.

Don't get too ahead of yourself though to think that you are already an adult. Teenagers still need love and affection from parents, probably a different form than when we were kids, but we need them.

Sometimes we'd like to act as adults, be "mature" as older kids are, but someday, we will miss the small things parents do to us when we were kids. So take it slow, and talk to them so they'll see how you've grown.

Answer 4

Growing up is hard for you and your parents. They want to protect you and give you the best start in life they can. That means they will want you to do your homework, go to bed at a set time and be restricting in where you can go at what times and that sort of thing.

At fifteen you will no doubt be thinking that you are almost an adult and want more freedom but freedom comes with a price. You have to earn it by being responsible!

More and more you will need to try and understand your parents reasons and work with them because if you cannot do that you cannot expect them to understand your reasons. Take time to sit down with your parents and discuss the problems.

Start small, look for a little more leeway from them in return for a concession from you.

There is an awful lot of learning about life for you to do in the next three to five years. The more you understand that and learn to discuss problems on an adult level, the more adults will respect you and your opinions.

But my best advice is please, please, do not try and grow up to fast. If you do you will miss out on so much.

Answer 5

I think most parents remember what they got up to when they were 15 so they dont want you to make the same mistakes they did. Maybe if you tried taking on some responsibility like keeping your room clean doing dishes now and then they might realize you are responsible and give you more freedom. But mostly if they nag you is cos they care about you it would be worse to have parents who didnt care what you did at all.

Answer 6

How should they treat you. can you tell me what is the difference between a 10 and a 15 years old girl. They treat you as their child even you are 40.

Answer 7

All the teens go through this phase. Dont argue with them to treat you in a better way because they will not listen. Prove to them that you grew up. Have a friendly chat with them. Share some activities. And be patient because the change will take some time.

Wish you a good life with your parents.

Answer 8

I know what you mean, IT SUCKS! I'm 15 and my father treats me like i'm 5 years old or something. It has been driving me nuts, just talk to them about the situation. That is what i did, not that they listened, but they are just having a hard time getting to understand the fact that "HEY" we're all grown up now. Hell I'm studying for an exam to go to University, this and next year. So just talk to them.

Answer 9

to them you grew up too fast
they want you to be that little kid for a while longer
it's a hard thing to watch your child learn to walk because before long they're walking away from you. as a parent you want your kid to grow and develop and become a wonderful person but at the same time it's scary as hell to see you on the verge of adult hood. they have to hope they did the best they could and taught you to think for yourself so you can make good decisions in life before you drive that car away... give them a few more years of magic... even if you want to be all grown up right now

Answer 10

Look you are a teenager. Fifteen is not grown up and your parents are still responsible for you. Face it. In three years you will be eighteen and have the chose of being on your own. Be thankful that you have parents that care and that you have a place to stay. Many children are abused, neglected, etc. You are just angry with them because they are holding you accountable or showing you that consequences are a part of life. Appreciate what you have.............be respectful..............and be fifteen!