do parents really understand you?

Answer 1

Sometimes. Depends on the situation. They help as much as they can. lol :)

Answer 2

As a mother of five and a social worker to countless children, I can honestly say that parents only understand what makes sense to them. All too often they refuse to listen to their children and it doesn't allow things to be placed on an even playing field, which oftens leaves kids feeling disrespected and unimportant.

When I first became a mom, I just used the rules I was raised by even though they made no sense to me. I did it that way, because it was what I was taught. Then in psych class I learned to take a different approach and that was to hold family meetings. So once a week, we sit down and discuss any issues someone might have. Then we put our heads together to come us with a solution that works for everyone. I can't tell you how many times we've actually used our children's idea when it came to rules, chores and punishment. We've learned alot in simply listening to them and in turn, they've learned that they will always have a voice in family matters, their opinions are worthy and they feel respected....which is how family should be. So for me, I understand my children...I wish I could say the same for more parents. Too many of them are still doing what I did....raising their children how they were taught even if it makes no sense.

Answer 3

the think that it depends on the age of the child that decides the parents understanding level...usually pre teen and teenage children are growing up and starting to think their own way and questioning what parents say and do...it is a hard time for both parents and children...this will pass and as children grow older and out on their own, usually both parents and children learn to be on the same page or accepting childrens decisions.....hang in there it will get better.....

Answer 4

I'm almost 36 and my mom still doesn't have a clue as to who I really am. But it depends on the parent...some are better at taking off the parent-hat once in a while and really tuning into the individualism of their child. The ones who can't, view their kids as mini version of themselves and have such a stronghold on their idealistic vision of what a child should be/do, that they can't see the child for who s/he really is.

Answer 5

Ofcourse you just need to take the time to talk with them and get them to understand your feelings and wants. All children have different needs and sometimes some children just need that extra attention to keep them on track.

Answer 6

Better than you understand yourself -- guess what u are a product of your parents so there is nothing you can do or say that would surprise them -- genetics.

Answer 7

parents understand you its just they have to be different about the things there the adults and they just want the best for you even dough you don't like to hear there point of view.

Answer 8

yes and no, Yes in the fatc that they do but no in the fact that they want what is best for you and will not let you hear what yo uwant all the time so you make the right decision.

Answer 9

Yes if you have open minded parents.like me, who are not old fashioned and judgemental ..and if you open up to them

Answer 10

no,impossible.