Why can't Adults...?

Question

Why Can't Adults realize that NOBODY is absolutley Perfect, I can't Babysit, DO My Chores,Get Good Grades, Stay Up to Date, and Try to Lose Weight all at the SAME TIME!!!!
They Make it seem like they are perfect...WHY?

I don't wanna have to be a grown adult at thirteen, I wanna hang with my friends and Talk on my cellphone!!!! It is what teenagers do!!!!

Answer 1

I TOTALLY AGREE W/ U!!! THEY THINK U HAVE ALL THIS TIME 2 DO ALL THESE THINGS!!!!!

Answer 2

Most adults DO realize that no one is perfect - they're just trying to help. Help ensure that you're applying yourself and doing your best. Help teach you that as an adult, you're often expected to juggle too many things at once and do them all well. Help teach you time management, and how to prioritize your responsibilities.
Honestly, they're probably just trying to prepare you for adulthood. Prioritize what's most important to YOU - school, health/weight loss, chores, then earning money. Then set yourself up on a schedule, making sure to allow enough time for the important things. There may be some things that you can't do as often, or have to give up completely. Try sitting down with whoever is stressing you out, and explaining that you're doing your best - and that the pressure they're putting on you is making things harder. Ask for their input, then ask them to give you the opportunity to prove to them that you can make the decisions on your own. You'll never learn unless you make mistakes!!!
Just keep in mind that they most likely have your best interests at heart. Though... I am now going to take a good look at what I ask of my 12 year old, and see whether or not I'm being unreasonable.
I didn't realize you were only 13 - how about squeezing in some FUN time - hanging out with friends, tv, movies, music... If you have this much to do, build some downtime into your schedule. No one can be productive ALL the time - not even us adults.

Answer 3

Well in high school, I had a job, brought my grades up, lost weight, still found time to socialize with friends, and still managed 8 hours of sleep a day. and i am by no means perfect. It's called time management and effort. By adults, I assume you mean your parents....do realize that nobody is perfect. But I'm sure they only expect you to do the best you can..and from the sounds of it..the only person who benefits really from all these things..would be you...
Chores - it's your laundry, your room, and the least you can do for your parents if you don't pay for rent, school, food.
Get good grades - Determines what college you go to and/or the job you can get after college, and it's nice to be smart..i think that helps you more
Lose weight - its a superficial world we live in, and guess who benefits most in losing weight..YOU!..you'll feel better (assuming you're not anorexic) about yourself and be healthier.
Babysitting - Your job...you get paid, get a better relationship with the parents of the kid, and know what its like to take care of a kid for the future..benefit for you...
So don't be mad...be happy your parents want you to be able to live to your full potential.. BTW i managed to stay active in team sports as well with all those things combined...and i didn't burn out..im not perfect..i just manage my time well, and know it's the future what counts...would you rahter have your parents kick you on the curb and say..do what you want..good bye.
~G

Answer 4

You need to learn time management and focus on priorities!
I erased my other part because I have more sympathy for your parents now!
Edit- Oh, you want to hang out with your friends and talk on the phone and not do chores, babysit, etc. lol! OK so now I am thinking you are princess of WHAT country that you think everything should be done FOR YOU?? I think NOT! You are a young adult. Your parents only have 5 years to teach you everything you need to know to survive outside of home, get you to get your grades up so you can go to a good school. Don't be ignorant, the rest of your life is rushing up to meet you NOW and if you do not set yourself up to have good habits, good grades and good survival skills, you are going to be struggling the rest of your life. Put down the cell phone, do your homework, take some responsibilty for your future. The only person who will be standing in your way is YOU. Sounds like your parents are on your side! Life comes at you fast, you had better be ready!

Answer 5

They just want what is best for you and believe it or not, have been there and done that. They get caught up in the moment though and don't always realize how stressful like can be for a teenager. They go overboard just like the rest of us, so just keep it in mind that they are not perfect either, nor what they expect.

Answer 6

Maybe because "then" there weren't many distractions as today, and the tasks weren't as hard as today are...i.e. today the load of homework to students is harder as knowledge is growing, The care of a kid is not as simple as "shut up or I'll tell Dad" (they're not afraid) and society is pushing with "excellent" brats. The fast food ain't helping either, with shortcuts, people is forgetting how to have a healthy meal combined with physical activities outdoors (without being afraid of pervs around your neighborhood).
You can't make too much with the money adults are earning today, so they have to work harder to get the money to raise you the way they did "then".
Besides....is always easier to blame someone else to get out the tension of their shoulders.

Answer 7

So what you are saying is that you can't multi-task? Because I am by NO means perfect, but I can multi-task.

I am a full-time college student, part-time receptionist, married, cook, clean, pay bills, and make sure I get to the gym 3 times a week. And that was the short list of what is required of me.

I understand your frustration, but that is part of life. Welcome to the beginning stages and expectations of adulthood. We only seem perfect because we have had more practice than you at multi-tasking.

Answer 8

what will you do when you are an adult and your parents are no longer taking care of you? They are only trying to instill responsibility into you and get you ready to stand on your own two feet. Education is important. Would it be better if they didn't care at all and then 10 years from now your life is #$@% and you wished they had cared and pushed you.

Answer 9

You CAN do all those things, if you cut out the stuff that isn't really necessary. MTV, cellphone, tv shows, goofing off, hanging out with friends.
You'd be amazed at what you could accomplish if you stop the nonsense and actually try.

Answer 10

I'm a mom with college kids and I hope I am setting a good example to them by doing the best I can. Sometime's my kids need help with managing time and priorities tasks. As parents we want our kids to do better than we did but more importantly, that they are happy and making their own decisions.

Answer 11

I don't know if you are talking about adults or parents. I think parents do this because they want to see their children be all that they can be and more. I think I may put the same pressure on my daughter but thats because I know her potential and I want to see her succeed and excel. I guess its kinda like trying to live their life through yours wanting you to do and be things that they couldn't for whatever reason.