I'm sixteen and I know this probably just sounds like I'm another idiot w/ a bad attitude but it's turning into a serious problem. My parents are grouchy it seems constantly anymore. They hardly ever seem happy and sometimes go off on me over small things. We struggle financially, and they work all the time, and the house is a mess because it's just too much cleaning for me to be able to keep up with as an only child. I'm never able to have any friends over because the house is a disgrace and it gets pretty boring being all alone. I will most likely not be able to move out for years due to money problems. Should I just get out of the house as much as I can at this point? thanks!
2007-05-30 12:45:15 · 7 answers · asked by 77684 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
they won't let me get an actual job out of the house.
2007-05-30 12:58:44 · update #1
You can only do what you can. Keep up your friendships so when you are out of high school you all can get an apartment together which will cut costs.
2007-05-30 12:49:48 · answer #1 · answered by Tina Goody-Two-Shoes 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well it sounds like your parents are burdened and stressed. Maybe to help them out you can clean the house on the weekends and then suggest a friend come over during the week. Getting out more might be good too...you're 16? That's old enough to get a job in most places. Get out of the house and make some cash too.
2007-05-30 12:52:15 · answer #2 · answered by i_b_winkn_at_u 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would seem your parents are going through some pretty harsh financial problems right now. Having a dependent teen doesn't make things easier. Instead of sitting on your butt feeling miserable, get to work on the house, one room at a time. Lend a hand, and earn your keep. Get the place presentable, and then you can have friends over. Then, get out and get a job and earn some money on your own.
2007-05-30 12:54:02 · answer #3 · answered by kj 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My advice is to keep at least two rooms clean, like maybe the kitchen and your bedroom. Spend your time at home in those two rooms. Be away from home as much as you can -- join sports, work out outside, take walks, ride your bike, do whatever you can to keep busy and fun away from home. One thing, though -- it'd be nice to be there for supper with them. Maybe you could cook sometimes, and put them in a good mood.
2007-05-30 12:49:32 · answer #4 · answered by bibliophile31 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ive been there before. Just stick it out. keep to yourself when they are home just stay in your room. or get a job so u wont be home as much and u can make some money for you.
2007-05-30 12:51:47 · answer #5 · answered by meganzss 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I went throught the same thing, my mom and dad are divorced now. I just done my own thing and pretty much shut them out. they came to me and asked me what was wrong. then we talked.
2007-05-30 12:50:48 · answer #6 · answered by sbjc4 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ask them
2007-05-30 13:00:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋