2007-01-13 08:40:36 · 30 answers · asked by 6th Finger 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I am 28 and my mother still tries to control my life. It gets worse when you have children, because that just gives them more to try to control. I guess parents will stop, when they can't talk anymore. Even when they die, they still find a way to run your life.
2007-01-13 11:47:14 · answer #1 · answered by sunflowerlizard 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think when you are financially independent that's when parents can stop "running" your life. This includes living on your own, paying your own bills, and taking care of yourself. Parents should have a say in a child/adults life when they are still living under their roof. Not saying they should have total control but rules must be followed. Until the day comes when my child is self sufficient then I'll have a say in their life.
2007-01-13 08:57:06 · answer #2 · answered by .vato. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once a parent always a parent!! We love our kids and never quit caring about them and want the best for them. Our son lives quite a distance away, but we still care about him very much!!! If it is truly more than you can bear, move away, and stay in touch but maybe that will help you feel better. Some parents over do it I know but most just love their kids so much, and it is a love that should never die!!!
2007-01-13 08:51:00 · answer #3 · answered by ladynamedjane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At 18!
2007-01-13 13:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by KDB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really don't ever think that they will stop trying to run your life. Iam 21 and my mom still tries to run mine. My mom is also going through the same thing by grandma.
I don't ever think that they stop. I think your parents think they are being helpful and doing it out of love but sometimes it is annoying.
2007-01-13 08:44:45 · answer #5 · answered by crazziegrl14 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, I am 38, about the graduate with a BSBA (finally), work, have a 12-year-old son, and a home, and just yesterday my mom tried to do that. I value her advice now, but I remember feeling so boxed in when I was younger. I struggled against it. Once I decided to go with the flow, she stopped doing it as much.
She loves me and just cannot help herself. It used to bother me, but now I just take it in stride. You know, sometimes she's actually right!!
2007-01-13 08:52:08 · answer #6 · answered by Abby 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some never do, I think the age should be at least 20-21, let them live their life and learn their lessons and just be their for them when they need you.
2007-01-14 13:12:37 · answer #7 · answered by blk_sistah 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When you stop letting them. Assert your independence financially, emotionally, etc. Move out, get a job, take care of yourself. I would even stop calling and picking up the phone all the time. Limit calls to once a week. They'll get the hint. That's what I did.
2007-01-13 09:33:40 · answer #8 · answered by stampadhesive 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2007-01-13 08:44:21 · answer #9 · answered by barb 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are going to try and run your life till the end so you might as well get use to it
2007-01-13 14:56:30 · answer #10 · answered by tweety-bird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋