I'm 15, and I can't stand living with my family. My parents treat me like a 10 year old, and I'm smarter than they think I am. They don't understand me, or my fits or my moods. I'm quiet by nature, and my mom keeps pestering me to talk or cheer up, I hate it. My little sister is annoying too, and always tells my mom when I holler, have a fit, etc. How do I make them understand me and that they can trust me for the next three years I have to live with them?
2007-06-30 16:18:27 · 8 answers · asked by Maggie 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
My "little" sister is almost my age.
2007-06-30 16:37:18 · update #1
I go to therapy for the fits, it's not the yelling type.
2007-06-30 16:39:13 · update #2
With all that hollering and having fits, I'll bet they can't wait for you to move out either. Take my word for it, one of these days you'll be glad you have a family and a little sister. Believe it or not, your folks love you and only want the best for you. It's also their job to protect you until you're 18, and sometimes that's not an easy job. Your mom is worried about your not being happy. You sound like a real joy to be around.
Teenagers all think they're smarter than their parents. I don't know why, but they do. You'll know you're grown up when you realize that you aren't or weren't any smarter than they. Now, go hug your mom and dad and tell them you love them.
2007-06-30 16:31:08 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a deep breath. If you want them to listen to you, you'll need to sit them down and without any distraction going on, tell them how you feel. No matter what they say don't get upset, raise your voice, or throw a fit. Your little sister just wants to be with you. She's a little kid and they try to be as annoying as they can be to get your attention.You might treat her like your parents are treating you.While you are 15, you still have a lot to learn about the world. So the next time your parents give you advice, instead of "whatever", tell them thank you and you will take it in consideration. I hope this helps you.
2007-06-30 23:26:15 · answer #2 · answered by mindibear29 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's just your age. Every one at your age want's out. There is so much life to live as a kid, don't waist it. Being an adult is NOT all fun. As a matter of it's hard work. Try your best to tolerate your sister. You are a major role model in her life. As for your parents, talk to them as honestly and respectfully as you know how. They most likely know how smart you are and that's why it's hard for them to understand you and the fit's you throw. Don't push your family away too much, you will need them in the future. Your family is the one that will help you when you fall, get into trouble, bail you out in a bind, and love you just because.
2007-06-30 23:58:25 · answer #3 · answered by Emily W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Judging by the way you wrote this note, it sounds as tho you are mad all the time...Aggrivated at them.
Your mom is just trying to get you involved in the family, she's not trying to be mean.
Your 15 and having Fits?...Fits about what?
My 7yr old and 14yr old argue with eachother all the time.
You should talk with your mom, even if nothing IS bothering you, believe it or not, parents DO like to TALK with their kids..
But, then again, you wanting your OWN space is normal too.
But how can they understand you when YOU make yourself an outsider.
Your not living in Jail, so quit making them out to be the Jailors.
My 14 yr old is annoyed by his 7yr old brother, and yes my 7yr old can be overbearing at times, like making wierd noises, whining, and walking like a monster.
But arn't little brothers and sisters supposed to be annoying?
It not they do it on purpose, they just DO it because they are LITTLE.
I think you need to LIGHTEN up a little bit with your family, and maybe they will LIGHTEN up on you, at least your parents, I doubt that your little sister will, after all you are her BIG brother..
2007-06-30 23:35:33 · answer #4 · answered by iwish40 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your reaction is a normal teenage reaction to family, we've all been there. I always felt like my parents did not understand. You are the one that will have to adjust to them for the next 3 years...I doubt (realistically) that they are going to "adjust" to you.
It does get better, just keep your chin up.
2007-06-30 23:22:35 · answer #5 · answered by If the shoe fits... 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cant because its not only your atitude but the way your parents see it and if your parents are like that then there is usually no way you grow out of it until you move out.
2007-06-30 23:22:33 · answer #6 · answered by Dahsa 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know this sounds weird but buy them a copy of Dr.Phils family first. its a good book and will really help them understand when to talk to you and when to just let you express your emotions weather you wanna do it out loud or not.
2007-06-30 23:21:24 · answer #7 · answered by Maya's_Mama 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
would you rather have a mom that doesnt care?? welll maybe now you think you would but when you are older you will be glad you had carring parents - lots of kids dont.
2007-07-01 00:21:57 · answer #8 · answered by CF_ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋