2007-07-03 06:51:37 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Adolescent
act more responsible do things things that your parents normally tell you to do without them telling you . or just go to them and say mom ,dad (your age) an I'm getting older an i think that i should be treated my age .
n.b be careful when saying this you might regret ...
2007-07-03 07:13:28 · answer #1 · answered by Honestly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? If your under 18 then they will laugh at you, no matter what, sorry to say, all teens feel that they are but they are really far from it, so unless you have a well paying job, that can afford you a place to live, a car, food and utilities, then its not a good idea to even say anything like that, they may make you start paying some bills. If you are over 18 AND out of their house then show them that you are.
2007-07-03 07:03:36 · answer #2 · answered by sarah 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, that depends, how old are you??
If your parents are like most parents, they will never realize that their babies are grown up and can take care of themselves, no matter what you tell them. However, actions speak much louder than words. Be responsible, help out around the house, take care of your area, your belongings, help support the family, fund your own interests, belongings, nights out, etc, just basically, start taking care of yourself, period. Once they notice that you are depending less on them, maybe they will start to see. But it all depends on how grown up you really are.
2007-07-03 06:59:19 · answer #3 · answered by iluvgrthbrks 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 27 yrs old living on the other side of the country from my folks and they STILL try to take care of me and order me around. I think it is a parent thing and you will have to deal with it. :) They love you and they are just trying to do what they think is right for you. You are lucky to have them so bit your tongue and put up with it. Maybe just ask them for a little more freedom. If your not doing anything wrong or anything they would disapprove of, there shouldn't be any problems with them giving you more space.
2007-07-03 06:59:47 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are "grown up enough and can take care of yourself" you should start by packing up all your belongings and moving out by yourself and paying your own way.. That would be the most polite way in "telling" your parents that you don't need them anymore... Other than that.. you might want to shut your pie hole and really try growing up..
2007-07-03 06:59:43 · answer #5 · answered by pebblespro 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ha Ha Good luck. I moved out of my parents house 15 years ago, moved across the country twice, paid my way through college, got married, had one child and expecting another. My parents still treat me like a teenager. I try to keep them out of my day to day life and only tell them about the really important things that are going on. The more information you give people, the more they can use it to control you. And don't rely on them for anything financial- paying your rent, bills, etc. That only shows you are still dependent upon them.
2007-07-03 07:12:05 · answer #6 · answered by jl2829 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down with them and tell them that you know they love you and appreciate everything they do for you (that is if you do) and explain calmly to them that you feel ready to take care of yourself and that you will come to them if you ever need help.
That's what I did with my parents and they respected that. Just sitting down and having a grown up conversation like that will show them that you are mature.
2007-07-03 06:57:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all .. how old are you... second of all... parents have a hard time letting go.. it's hard for them to see that there babies have joined the world as young adults.. they want to protect you as they did when you were small.. let them do that but ask them to do from afar.. meaning.. if they see you going down the wrong path then they can help to put you back on track.. and if you want them to see you as being responsible then show them you are.. it makes the letting go alittle easier..take one day at a time and try something each day and when your parents see that change in you then they will begin to treat you like you want to be treat....hope this helps...
2007-07-03 07:14:42 · answer #8 · answered by still young 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How old are you? You have to show them and prove it- you cant just say it. Are you still going to be living in their house? Using their electricity? Their water? Eating their food? Because if so, you cant take care of yourself!
2007-07-03 07:59:53 · answer #9 · answered by CaLiBoRn&rAiSeD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best thing to do is show them. Do your homework, pay attention to them, dont make them ask you more than once to do something, etc. Once you can master all of those things they will know that you are ready for more freedom and responsibility.
2007-07-03 07:54:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋