2006-09-22 10:36:11 · 22 answers · asked by jazbabes2004 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
well, it depends on the situation. i know that parents want to protect their sons and daughters but they don't know exactly what their feelings are
for example, lets take the example of a 14-year-old girl getting impregnated by a 33-year-old man. Sure, it was wrong of the guy to do it and the parents would most likely want to report the guy for statutory rape.
However, if the girl looks 18, said she was 18 to the guy and is in love with him then obviously the best thing to do is to let the guy stay to look after the baby with the girl and to forget about the age difference as in 4 years everything will be perfectly fine and legal.
But, if the girl was actually raped properly or drugged or something then she should tell the parents and they should pretend they found out and are going to press charges against the girl's will. That way the girl can act as if she doesn't want this to happen if the girl has been threatened by the man.
However, something like you shouldn't buy that 18 film as you are only 10 and will get scared. Now THAT'S a mum is right decision.
2006-09-22 10:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by cynthia c 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
This depends on your age. If you are a child, you should take your parents advice, since most parents have already experienced what a child has been through. If you are an adult then you should go by your own instincts, but bear in mind the advice which your parents gave you in order to weigh up the pros and cons, as in life we all have to make good and bad choices, and take responsibility of the outcome.
2006-09-22 13:58:11 · answer #2 · answered by empressandra 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A wise son heeds his father's instruction,
but a mocker does not listen to rebuke.
Proverbs 13:1
and,
Listen to advice and accept instruction,
and in the end you will be wise.
Proverbs 19:20
Another saying about this sort of thing is: "A wise man learns from his mistakes, but a wiser man learns from the mistakes of others." Your parents have had a ton more experiance in life than you have. Listen to them because they tell you to not (or to) do things for a reason. They don't want you to make the same mistakes they did. I've also found from my own experiances that, 99.9% of the time, my parents are right.
2006-09-22 11:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by S. Elizabeth 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my dad left when i was 4, and i never did anything my mum said, had a completely unstable relationship with her, and now at the age of 22 i haven't spoken to her for 4 years, or any of my family, whom she has turned against me. if you feel what they are saying is right then do it, although as a young adult, parents need to respect you and start to give you the independence you need to cope in the adult world.
some of my friends my age still live at home, under the thumb of their parents, and it sometimes i have to laugh inside at them, because they are missing so much. on the other hand , if you can be civil and work together then go for it, don't throw the good relationship away , because at the end of the day , family is all you will have.
2006-09-26 06:31:45 · answer #4 · answered by troubled genius 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know how old you are, but looking back my mom and dad were right 99.9% of the time, even though I didn't admit to them. When your young, you always think you know best, but you know what - YOU DON'T. My mom and dad were right so many times, and I really hated those four words "I TOLD YOU SO".
It sucked at the time, but hey I'm older now and understand. If you know in your heart they are right, you should take their advice. If you don't think they are right, then go with your instincts, we all learn from our mistakes, some bigger than others.
All the best.
2006-09-22 10:50:22 · answer #5 · answered by bizzybee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it could be a situation in which you have to make a decision at the time.and if you think your parents are giving advice on a subject that involves experience then take it as it is given but of course you have to make your own decisions otherwise you will never grow up and decision making is a very important part of living and achieving what you want
2006-09-22 21:46:11 · answer #6 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no doubts that parents always want the best 4 thr kids n thry have d right experience 2 advice u . i think u gota value ur parents experience but think abt it 10000 times b4 u follow it .. u gota believe its right n try 2 convince ur self that its right but if it doesnt work with u u dont have 2 follow
2006-09-22 19:43:22 · answer #7 · answered by elena s 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off it depends on how old you are. If you are over 18 first listen to your parents and then make your own decision. This doesn't mean you should go against them. Most parents are trying to help their kids. I have a 25 year old and I still offer suggestions to her. Sure she doesn't always do what I suggest but that's OK. She has to make her own decisions and live with them.
2006-09-22 10:50:58 · answer #8 · answered by Fotios 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, it depends on the context. What may have been alright yesterday may not necessarily be right today. Just compare the situations and the advice given and do what is best making sure you don't hurt your parents.
2006-09-26 06:49:27 · answer #9 · answered by Vicky 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you shouldn't always follow your parents advice... altho they're generally wiser from making mistakes, it doesn't make them YOU... & what's best for them isn't always what's best for you or your situation.
It's good to follow their advice when you know they've made a certain mistake before & have come out better people because of learning from their mistakes.
Otherwise, go with your own best judgement.
2006-09-22 10:49:31 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋