should teenager decide for themselves or should parents and teacher make a decision?

Answer 1

i think teenagers will decide for themselves regardless of what the parents or teachers choose but i think it is the parents and teachers responsibility in pointing them in the right direction

Answer 2

I take it that your parents and a teacher are making some kind of decision you don't like or approve of. I'm sure you feel that since it's your life being affected, it's you that should make the decision or have the final say. Unfortunately, that isn't how it works sometimes. That's why you have parents. Lot's of times teenagers make decisions that are not the wisest, and the consequences make them much unhappier than they would be if the parents did the choosing. Parents and teachers are looking out for your interests in the long run- not just the here and now. They have the benefit of experience and knowledge you haven't acquired yet, and in your parents' case- they actually love you and want the best for you. It's no good asking all your friends what they think, because they have no more experience than you do to make an informed decision. And they won't have to be the ones living with a bad choice, either. It's your parents who will have to help with that. I don't know what the basis of the beef is, but you will get a lot farther if instead of fighting it, you tried to negotiate like a real adult. You are old enough to form and voice an opinion, and old enough to know how to do it respectfully. You may be able to reach some sort of compromise, if you approach the situation rationally and not emotionally, and not acting like a younger child. It may be you will have to accept the decision you don't like with grace, and trust in the judgement of your parents. It's of no benefit to them to steer you in the wrong direction, and the teacher has no vested interest either way. It may just be they are in a better position to make a wise decision than you. They could be wrong- but the chance is greater that they are right in the end. Get yourself calm, and then talk to them and act like an adult- you might just be surprised at the results.

Answer 3

It is important for a teenager to before making a big decision they should listen to their parents and teacher to make a decision. However, teachers in some cases could help with the decision making but depends upon the personality and what a teacher is like. Parents are the best decision makers for the teenager because of their experience.

I know sometimes teenager would not like to hear about the specific type of decision made by their parents but they are not there to make things worst for you because you are their son/daughter that they love so much.

I hope this would help.

Answer 4

This is a parent of a 15 (almost 16) year-old. The parent needs to start backing off and let the teenager make decisions. This is VERY HARD for "the parent" as my son could tell you TODAY!! It is a growing process for both parties involved I can assure you. Have patience with your parents. They set limits for you because they care. One way to get your way a little more or to get them to let you make decisions is to keep a list of the ones you made and show it to them to remind them that you can to that. Also, sit down with them when you are NOT UPSET about something and just CALMLY tell them that you would like to make some decisions even if you make mistakes. Tell them you need to grow more and it is not because you do not respect their wishes. If they can see you maturely talking about it they will think about it more and respect you for it. Good luck.....you both need it! :)

Answer 5

Yes, they should decide on their own, unless of course it comes to something such as breaking the law. It is my very humble opinion that the reason people graduate high school and college and come out not knowing how to make decisions is because for their whole lives, people have been telling them (not guiding them) what to do. If they were given more choices (within reason of course) they'd be more readied for the world after school.

Answer 6

parents should decide; however teenagers can be given explanations for the decision and agreement, or at least clear understanding of the process, should be attained. ie, when you have successfully completed x,y,z you will be finished. putting this in writing is a good idea.

Answer 7

Decide what?

Either way I think if parents are deciding the teenager should be consulted 1st or u may have the problem of a rebel teen.

Answer 8

I will take a shot at what you mean...
My kids choose whether to be HS or not. This year I have two HS and one in public school. As for their studies- the state choses what I have to follow and I choose the rest unless my child is very interested in something- than I encourage them to follow that line of study as well.
As for meds if ADD-ADHD ...its their body and sometimes meds can backfire...there are alternatives.
If this has to do with a LD and you cannot help the teenager at home than you need someone who can.
I hope this helped...: )

Answer 9

I think that every kid should go to school with others. But there's always a kid that can't get along with others or gets picked on and that's the kid that should have a choice, whether or not he should go to school or be homeschooled. I don't think the parents should do that to their child unless their child wants that. Their children miss out on meeting other people, learning to communicate with others, and great experiences that they would only get going to school with others. It's definitely not up to the teacher.

Answer 10

OOoooopppppppsss!!!!!!!!! only ourselves could ever decide, our teachers and our parents will be just our guide, no one could ever tell ourselves what to do, okay?????????????????? dont depend with them, decide it with your own, & if you think you doesnt know something, the, dont hesitate to ask, its not your parents or teacher decide you........but only you..........