Is there any way to get them to cut you some slack?
2006-09-16 07:46:22 · 12 answers · asked by East 12th Street 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Sit down with them at an appropriate time (not when they've just gotten off from work, or have had a bad day....wait until they are relaxed and in a good mood), and respectfully tell them how you feel. Tell them that you understand that they care about you and don't want you to get in trouble or get hurt, but also tell them that you are growing up and would like a little bit more freedom. Remember to be respectful and don't cut them off or give them back-talk. Hope this helps.
2006-09-16 07:50:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a bummer having parents that love you so much they watch out for your every move. I am an overprotective mother and it is super tough with all the things going on not to be worried. It's not that we don't want you to have any fun we are just taking our job of being parents very seriously. Do they perceive the kids you hang around with as being trouble? Can you get involved in sports or other after school activities that they would feel comfortable with. Do you act mature - not dressing older but taking on responsibilities of an adult. If you want to be treated like an adult you have to take a hand in day to day help at home. Cleaning without being asked no matter how gross you consider the job or even preparing family meals. Our daughter would get more freedom than she does if she just came across as a more mature person. If we as parents cannot respect you to make right choices we feel we have no choice but protect you.
2006-09-16 07:56:04 · answer #2 · answered by oldmomma 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on how old you are. Many children are unable to make correct decisions until they are 16 or older. It is a clinical fact.
It would also depend of whether or not you've made some bad decisions in the past. Trust is something you earn, it's not a right.
Trying talking to them, tell them how you feel, calmly, coolly. Sometimes the answer is just, 'Because, that's why.'
Finally, accept the fact. Be glad they are overprotective & not at all. It means they love you & want to protect you. Sometimes teenagers need protection from themselves!
2006-09-16 08:18:30 · answer #3 · answered by dubessa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, i've got over-protective parents too. The best way you can get them to cut you some slack is get their trust back, that's why they're so over-protective of you right now. And t's also probably because you might at the age where you're a little unstable, and you need to show them that you can take care of yourself. But do it so that it doesn't hurt them, and that they will be able to keep some of their "over-protective-ness". Because the bet thing is that their over-protctive becaue they love you.
2006-09-16 07:53:13 · answer #4 · answered by Answer Givererer. 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2006-09-16 07:56:03 · answer #5 · answered by Luckiest_Wife_EVER 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be a bit thankful you have overprotective parents...lots of kids have parents that don't care what they do!!..They were kids once, and know what they got away with, its a different time now, and there is more bad stuff to protect you from these days...They aren't doing things to keep you from having fun, and down the road, I know it sounds stupid, you will understand why they were the way they were, and when you have kids, you'll be even more protective of yours then they are to you, I guarantee it!!!!
2006-09-16 07:52:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You don't really give us anything to go on ... like your age, what they won't let you do, etc. So, you get more freedom when you show your parents that you are mature enough to handle it. And that takes time. Too many parents don't seem to care where their teens are or what they are doing. I applaud your parents for being "over protective!"
2006-09-16 08:01:02 · answer #7 · answered by celticwoman777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as an overprotective parent i can safely say
YOU'RE STUCK WITH IT UNTIL YOU ARE 18 AND CAN ESCAPE TO YOUR OWN SPACE.
get used to it. it will never go away even after you move out.
2006-09-16 07:50:46 · answer #8 · answered by Forever Looking 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Kill them...JK that route sucks and you would have a lot of stuff to deal with too. Just act responsible and don't make stupid mistakes like being late and other bs. Eventually you can make a clear arguement that you don't need as much care as they think.
2006-09-16 07:49:25 · answer #9 · answered by Sonnenrad 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
earn their trust,,over time it might get you some slack,,according to the parents too.
2006-09-16 07:49:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋