Im 15 almost 16 year old and they dont want me to work or grow up.
what should i do ?
2007-02-24 01:48:28 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
sit on the ground and cry like a baby... Is that what they expect of you?
2007-02-24 01:51:49 · answer #1 · answered by freebird31wizard 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it seems that way to you, but there's this huge secret that parents don't tell their kids. I was nearly 40 when I realized it.
They really DO want their kids to grow up and accept responsibility but they aren't sure their teenagers are 100% ready for it. So, here's a game plan that just might work.
First, be sure you're doing all the things you're supposed to, and none of the things you aren't. Then, keep it up for 6 whole months, without missing any details. Don't get yourself grounded or lie to them, fight or argue with them, or Anything. And above all else, don't talk to them about what you're doing, and don't mention it to anybody else. Just let it be your own personal secret.
Then, once the 6 months of doing this is up-- oh, did I mention you have to start over at day one if you mess up-- I think you'll see a whole new "You" and so will Mom and Dad. By the end of that time, you'll have developed the skills to do what a boss says you have to for any job, you'll have your grades up, and you'll have learned to deal with stressful situations without raising your voice or showing a bad temper. And then... you'll be a lot more grown up in your own eyes and in the eyes of others around you.
Well, there's your challenge. Are you up to it?? I think so. ;)
2007-02-24 12:52:56 · answer #2 · answered by Peggy K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why do YOU want to work or "grow up?" Everyone grows up--and trust me, you'll be a grown up for a lot longer than you'll be a teenager. Right now your job is to go to school and do the best you can in school. If you want a job to earn some money, talk to your parents about helping out around the house more--they'll definitely see you in a more adult light then. I couldn't wait to grow up and get out of the house either, but now I'm 25 and 30,000 dollars in debt. Enjoy your freedom while you can.
2007-02-24 10:05:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nicki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're parents, they do want you to grow up. They want the best for you. So, you want to get a job? Ok, they don't want you to work. Are your grades really good? Maybe they don't want you to work until your grades are better. Do you have a way to get yourself to a job? Maybe mom and dad can't drive you to and from a job. I know it's tough, but how about a compromise and tell them this summer you'd like to get a job and then depending how things go, you might like to keep the job during next school year. Try that.
2007-02-24 09:53:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parents want their children to grow up but it is tough on us to see it happen. At 15 and 16 you have so much time to experience life and have fun. Enjoy this time as it won't last long. If you are wanting to get a parttime job, prove to them you can keep your grades up and still handle the reponsibility. You will look back on this and thank them for what they are doing for you.
2007-02-24 11:07:58 · answer #5 · answered by mimegamy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a little to young to work. with school and all. well have fun. them or you can't stop the growing up thing so enjoy life
2007-02-24 09:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by freeman3905@sbcglobal.net 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to your parents...Why would you want to rush into being an adult? It isn't all its cracked up to be...Stay young as long as you can and love every minute of it...
2007-02-24 09:58:07 · answer #7 · answered by Dixie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋