why do your parents tell you not to do something when they used to do it when they were younger?

Answer 1

Because they learned from the mistakes they made and they don't want you to make the same ones..

Trust me, I wondered the same things when I was growing up but now that I have a child, I pray to God that he doesn't do what I did when I was younger.

Trust your parents - they know best for you.

Answer 2

Because they have been there and done that already. They know what the outcome will be before you ever think about doing it. It's called wisdom. Like me, (28 years old) I tell my niece all the time when she is going to do something that she shouldn't what the outcome is going to be, but she goes and does it anyway. Then it comes out the exact same way I told her it was because I have been there and done that. I don't want her to make the same mistakes I did, but I guess some people have to learn it the hard way. It doesn't have to be that. I may not have listened to my family that much, but I did listen to some things. Like not getting pregnant and things like that. I look back and thank God that I listened. It was losers that I was with and they seen that. Sometimes people see things that you may not. And remember you can't learn from your mistakes if your dead. Don't say it want happen to me, but it will. The people that it does happen to said the same thing and their found later laying in a ditch, naked, raped, and dead. Your family does not want that to happen. They do it because they love you. If they didn't care, they wouldn't care what you do. So consider yourself lucky to have a family that cares for you. Some people don't have that at all. Some mother's kill their children. Some father's rape their children. There is alot of bad in the world and it's getting worse. You can't trust anyone. So be very careful in whatever you do. Use good common sense. Good luck

Answer 3

WE tell our children this because as parents we want better for our children then we had...we do not want our children repeating our mistakes...It is our job as parents to guide our children in the right direction...we know first hand why you should not so it and the effects it will have on your life if you do....and because we love you, and want what is best for you.
You as a child, do not realize, that we parents remember very well what it was like to be your age, we remember very well having all those pent up feelings you have, the peer pressure, the hormones all of it.....WE HAVE ALREADY GONE THROUGH IT!!
We can be much more help to you if you would come and talk to us. We really aren't trying to ruin your life.

Answer 4

Maybe because they found out it was a big mistake doing it and they are trying to help you and keep you from being hurt or getting in trouble? If it is an issue that you feel strongly you should experience yourself, try to sit down and discuss this calmly with them. Make sure you can present a mature, well thought out reasoning, not the "but the other kids are doing it" thing. You might be surprised by your parents and they by you if you approach it in this way.

Answer 5

I only WISH I'd listened more to my parents. I was rebellious kid and as a result, I developed some very bad life long habits AND missed so many valuable opportunities that I can't get back now. I wish I could go back and change so many thing's because of it. Don't be the same...
Your parents love you. If you were my kid, I'd want the best for you too. Be smart about your life and your future.

Answer 6

All parents strive to be better than their parents. When a parent or any adult for that matter has had to learn the hard way about anything it is wise and appropriate for them to try and keep the young ones they love from going down the same road. They are trying to make your life easier. You would be a very smart and mature child if you would listen to them. You'll be thanking them in years to come. Trust me. Trust all the adults you know that wished they would have listened to their parents. Good luck to you and God bless.

Answer 7

As a parent I think it because we know the consequences that will occur from your actions. I mean I want my son to make his mistakes but only mistakes that can be undone and won't ruin his life. We as parents don't know everything, however, we have walked down the path in which you are currently walking and we truly just want to prevent you from falling in the same pot holes that fell in.

Answer 8

Everybody learns from experiences. Our parents have lived longer than we did and they have experienced a lot of bad and good things. I think parents are only trying to look out for us. They try to guide us and ensure that we make the best decisions.

Answer 9

Because they are speaking from experience and don't want you to make the same mistake they did....it's tough to learn a lesson the hard way but every chance you get learn from someone Else's mistakes....these are blessings in disguise.

Answer 10

Because perhaps they learnt a lesson from it when they were younger and are trying to prevent you from making the mistakes they made.