i am turning 18 in sept and still my opinion doesnt matter
will it ever
2006-07-24 20:01:38 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Because we've been there, done that. We know what we're talking about, even if you don't believe us.
I thought my parents were total idiots, old and hopelessly out of touch. I'm telling you, they got smarter every year.
We have the life experience to back up the things we say and do. We are only trying to impart our knowledge to you and you think you know everything. It's the circle of life. The only thing that gets us through the day is knowing that you will more than likely be faced with the same thing someday. And that makes dealing with you worth it.
2006-07-24 20:15:05 · answer #1 · answered by Rogue Scrapbooker 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Because people under 18 generally dont have enough experience to be affecting the decisions of those older than them. especially parents, who have been around at least twice as long as you.
Respecting that you have an opinion is different from them acting on it. You should understand the difference between the two.
At any rate, your time as a youth is limited. Youll grow up faster than you think, and for the rest of your life, I guarantee youll be back to mom and dad asking THEM for their opinion and advice... why? Because they know better, and theyve been through it all. Its difficult for teens to acknowledge that now, because there is that built in sense of "i know everything" that pervades that age set.
Just you wait. Youll be wishing you were back where you are now in just a few years.
2006-07-24 20:05:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
some people especially parents don't listen to 17 yrs olds and less because they don't like to argue with them and some wants to be the boss of other's life and maybe their parents acted like that when they were teenagers and some parents really don't want to listen to their children because they think they are always right and we teenagers are wrong even if we only give opinions...
2006-07-24 21:40:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Partly because they remember what they were like at that age. Partly because some of them still see you as a 5 year old and don't want to let you make some decisions on your own becausae they have control issues. And sometimes 17 year olds make stupid decisions but they need to be able to make some on their own because soon they will be able to make all of them on their own. And not all 17 year olds make stupid decisions. Some are better at the process than I am.
2006-07-24 20:17:48 · answer #4 · answered by Justme 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you ever wondered which hurts the most?
Saying something and wishing you hadn't?
Or saying nothing and wishing you had?
I guess the most important things are the hardest things to say.
Don't be afraid to tell someone you love them.
If you do, they might break your heart
If you don't, you might break theirs.
Too many of us hide our true feelings because we are too afraid to care too much, for fear that the other person does not care as much, or even at all.
Don't be a person who has to look back and wonder what theywould have done, or could have had.
*What would you do if every time you fell in love you had to say good-bye?
*What would you do if you loved someone more than ever and you couldn't have them?
2006-07-24 21:34:51 · answer #5 · answered by Princess illusion 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Imagine that you had a baby, and raised it for many, many years.
Then, that baby said, "too bad, I'm going to do what I want!"
Parents, very often, have a hard time letting a child go. It does not matter if you are 18 or 22.
Some advice is to let them voice their concerns, and tell them that you understand. Gently ease them from control, knowing that they have love in their hearts.
2006-07-24 20:09:40 · answer #6 · answered by ?seeker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
in my psychology class we discussed that at the adolescent age around 13 to19 a person has the crisis of identity versus role confusion.this means that at this stage people are still trying to find themselves.maybe parents know this that's why maybe they think whatever your opinion is, it's just but a product of a confusion.
wait a little, you'll soon grow old
2006-07-24 22:13:40 · answer #7 · answered by snoopy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents realise that you are now getting more independant, and are scared of the fact their lilttle child does not really rely on them so much as before. The blankness they give you is the only way for them to deal with the fact that are all grown up now. they do still love you, and with time they will soon learn to realise you are not the little baby anymore and respect your whims and wishes, but you just have to give it time...
2006-07-24 20:09:22 · answer #8 · answered by kirsun10 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am also 17 and I can tell why it is so .Because they think that you are still a child and that you cannot give a right answers to the questions
2006-07-24 20:05:43 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure on that one.
Parents are always in the leader role and always the last to listen to their kids. THis is normal and it may change. It depends on how well you communicate with them.
They may not listen to ideas or be dismissive to ideas just based upon your age and experience.
I wish they could all listen. Life could be so much better!!
2006-07-24 20:32:11 · answer #10 · answered by David W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋