What would you do if your parents still treated you like a child, and you were 17 !!!?

Question

What do you tell parents when they treat you like you were a little child, although you were 17? Its just not right.

Answer 1

you need to stop acting immature then maybe they will treat you like an adult.

Answer 2

I can answer this question because I am 17 and my parents especially my mom still treats me like I am a little child. Me and mom have had some real long discussions about it but it didn't do me any good. I think I am too old to still be punished like a child but she don't. She thinks you don't get too old! I hate it but not much I can do about it really. I think because I am small for my age is the reason. Good luck

Answer 3

Hi Hun

Honestly i am 18 years old and i can see your point of view of things as i had the same problem. It depends on how your parents are treating you like a child but when i was your age I had a full time job from the day i left school and became more independant not to much but i didnt rely on my parents to buy my clothes or anything thin like that. Maybe you should do the same become more independant prove to them you can look after yourself.

If in doubt sit down with them and explain to them like an adult how you feel maybe they may agree to tone it down a bit.

Good luck..........

Answer 4

Sit down and talk to them tell them how you feel - make sure they listen and hopefully you can reach a compromise( remember you are still their 'baby'!) You are only 17 years old .I know you have probably heard this hundreds of times before but you don't need to rush things, your life is stretched out in front of you, you have years and years to be grown up, enjoy being a teenager while you can.

And remember if you act mature your parents are more likely to treat you like an adult, if you shout and scream at them they are more likely to treat you badly and you will reach stalemate, Even if it does not seem like it they do have your BEST interests at heart good luck!

Answer 5

I would need some more elaboration as to how bad the situation actually is, but based on what you are saying..you technically ARE a child until you are 18--my parents did me the same way, and as I've gotten older, I see they were worried and just looking out for me. Its tough to take anything from anyone when you are a teenager...even now in my mid twenties, I still let my mother say to me as she pleases. She brought me in this world, and I can do no other than respect her and her wishes. Message me with some examples if you like, I'd love to share with you.

Answer 6

There is a reason why you remain a minor legally until you are 18 or 21. If you want your parents to treat you as a mature adult, you need to act like one. Even then there is no guarantee because for parents children are always children. Enjoy the fact that they care enough to baby you, they wont be there forever.

Answer 7

17 is still a child, what is the rush to grow up these days. If you want to prove to your parents you are responsible than act like it there must be a reason they still treat you that way. If its because they don't want you to grow up so fast sit them down and talk to them in a mature manner and let them know how you feel.

Answer 8

they're doing it for a reason, you must act 17 and which is why they treat you that way. 18 you're considered an adult, but damn thats not even old enough for some. How about act like an adult and they'll treat you like one, if you still want to act like a child then well, you get the picture.

Answer 9

I suggest you take a good look at yourself and perhaps that is just how you are acting. Being 17 does not automatically make you behave in an adult manner. I expect you are selfish about your needs and petulant when asked to help or assist in some way. Best suggestion is to start being adult in all things not only the age of your body.

Answer 10

Deal with it, because down the road you will look back are realize you still were a child and you will laugh at how grown up you thought you were. Your parents are able to see things from a different perspective. They are able to think of the consequences of your actions and other outcomes to the things that you want to do, that you can't see at your age.

Answer 11

You'll always be their daughter- even when you are 40, so to some extent the relationship will always be an unequal one. Likely they want to protect you from hurt and harm, and you are still a "child" in that you are under 18. They will learn to let go- as you go to college, and one day you'll be in your own apt- so have patience, your turn to be a grown up will come.