I'm 16 and my parents r forever pestering me about exams and jobs. And i see them all the time, so it's hard to avoid. My little brother is always damaging my stuff adn trying to get me in trouble. Why can't thier be a family camp, where you can dump them 4 the week and then collect them later!!???
2006-07-19 05:10:30 · 23 answers · asked by fondleme 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Yes all the time did you ever hear the saying you can choose your friends but you cant choose your family
2006-07-19 05:12:25 · answer #1 · answered by red lyn 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Totally, as an adult now - mostly the in laws. You need some space. It won't be forever, but at least you have a motivation to get into college dorm life. 10 years from now everything will totally look different. At age 16 - family can be the most irritating thing to have. But, there's an idea, there are a gazillion summer camps you could have gone to. It's like your parents' don't have a life so they are always on you. But, think of it this way, if they didn't pester you it would be that they didn't care. I know it's weird but it's their way of showing you how much you love you. Someday you might actually appreciate it. Most parents do need to learn to give their teenager some space and to recognize what they are doing right a ton more often than they criticize and tell them what to do. They are in like a critical groove and they forget how to encourage you. Do be patient with them. Yes, and that little brother - one day you'll want to stand up in his marriage for him. Things will change alot in 10 years and he won't be destroying your stuff anymore. 10 years seems like a long time right now - things will get better. You do need some space, a job and going to study at the library - may actually be really positive escapes for you and hopefully keep your parents off your back a bit. I got my first job at age 16 and it was awesome just to get out of the house and get away from them for a few hours - it made me a very motivated employee just to get out of the house, earn my own money and I always showed up on time and took extra hours when I could because then I didn't have to be home all the time.
2006-07-19 05:25:52 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is life. I am 36 and although they dont "pester" me about exams and jobs there are other things. It would be nice to have a break sometimes from family, but no matter how much we drive each other nuts I AM THANKFUL FOR MY FAMILY. They're there when I need them. I think it'll get better with your brother as you both get older. Until then make the memories that you'll both talk about later in life.
2006-07-19 05:17:28 · answer #3 · answered by pottersclay70 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think almost all teenagers wish for this at some point. Be glad your parents pester you about exams and jobs. Those are the TRULY important things at your age. Little siblings are like that, but when you're older, you'll be glad to have him. If you take care of the priority stuff (like the exams and job) before you do the fun stuff, your parents might stop pestering you so much about it.
2006-07-19 05:14:24 · answer #4 · answered by Andi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
everyone no matter how old gets frustrated with family occasionaly.
remeber that your parents are just trying to make sure you get the best out of life.
I failed to take my education seriously, I'm now out of work due to ill health and no prospect of getting a decent well paid job.
so stick to your school work. tel your parents you know they want you to do well but there constant nagging at you is not helping.
as for your little brother try asking your parents to put a lock on your bedroom door, they should agree. failing that try getting a few cabinette locks from the local DIY/ Hardware store and install these on your cupboards and draws, and then keep your most precious items locked up and out of the reach of your brother. That is all you can do, until you are able and finacialy stable enough to move out on your own. but remeber that living alone costs a lot of money.
2006-07-19 05:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well sometimes FAMILY can get quite annoying, but we should still love them no matter what they do to you. I mean if all of your family died and you were the only one left, how would you feel? Would you want them back? I know I would, sometimes it's hard to live with them, but they're your family. And a family should have a relationship greater then anything else, exept God. Think about it.
2006-07-19 05:22:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents do that because they care for you and wish you all the best. who else will care whether you fail or pass!
Siblings do that because they love you, they need your attention you are their friend at the moment, they are young ones and do no understand, so you should find out some time to play with them and keep your rooms door closed while you are busy.
2006-07-19 05:20:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 46 and very fedup with my very ungrateful 17 and 19year old kids. I would love to run away and leave them to all the responsibilties and bills!
Please look at the situation from others points of view as well as your own!
2006-07-19 05:22:41 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to think like that sometimes... but you will see it's only for your own good that your parents are acting like that...
Remember just one thing, if they were to die tomorrow how sad would you be to loose them... enjoy your time with them... life is so short.
Your relationship with your parents will get better and for your brother he will grow old too...
2006-07-19 22:13:44 · answer #9 · answered by black_fairy282 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your parents are only trying to get you to do something constructive...Believe me we have all been thru it with our parents when we were younger but as you get older you will come to know that they were only doing what they thought best...
I would be lost without my family...Yes i am older than you but remember.....one day they aren't going to be there.Then what will you do...Your brother is just being a typical brother...instead of getting mad at him laugh with him..he will stop
2006-07-19 05:17:43 · answer #10 · answered by Mrs. M 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i was your age i use to think the same, now i'm 40 and my parents are 80 and my mom is in bad health and so is my dad and now i don't want to lose them, and i've realized what jerk i was back then and how much i really do love them, and how lucky i was to have them as my parents. so enjoy them and the time u have with them
2006-07-19 05:17:21 · answer #11 · answered by mattool2002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋