Ok, Hi everyone, Im a 16 year old guy and Im down and out because I never really see my parents.
Yes we all live in the same house, but they are always busy, we never get to really to sit down and have "family" time. When I get home from school the house is empty, and when I wake up for school they are leaving for work.
What can I do to make our family be an actual...family.
Thanks everyone.
2007-10-18 15:27:15 · 6 answers · asked by B-Rad 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
I'm the only child.
2007-10-18 15:45:56 · update #1
I first want to congratulate you on seeing what's really important in life. So many people think material things can bring happiness.
When you're able to see your parents, talk to them, tell them you miss being able to spend time with them and ask if you can set up a regular family day so the three of you can connect. What about weekends? They may be working so hard trying to make ends meet that they don't realize what you're feeling. Too often teens want to be left alone and don't want to interact with their parents. It may be that your parents assume you feel that way. Tell them how you feel and I suspect they'll make an effort to change things a little.
2007-10-18 15:52:55 · answer #1 · answered by innerradiancecoaching 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know what u mean. My parents were never around me when I was growing up, too busy with their personal problems. The thing is, I never have the guts to tell them. But you know what, now that I'm 37 and have two kids, I am enjoying being with my kids and act like a kid around them. I still don't like my parents but I still talk to them. You might want to try to talk with them about how you feel when they are not spending time with you and see if they will listen. If not, just hang in there and don't do anything foolish that you will regret later (drugs,alcohol,getting someone pregnant at an early age). I am proud of myself for not doing any of those despite of my situation. Just think first about what you're about to do before you do it. When you have your own kids like me, you'll get to enjoy life to the fullest. Best wishes to you and enjoy being a teen!
2007-10-18 15:56:15 · answer #2 · answered by Kris D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk with your parents and hold a family meeting.
Come up with a couple evenings every week that you can all be there to enjoy dinner together... and stick to it.
Perhaps the parents can stop off for some take-out on the way home from work.
Or perhaps you can come home and start the dinner. Drag your siblings into it... is this taco night or chicken night?... and have them help you with it.
2007-10-18 15:38:40 · answer #3 · answered by revsuzanne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to your parents and tell them exactly what you have said here. Chances are that they don't realize how important this family time is for you. TELL THEM!!! Make plans for a weekend dinner, or a movie night, or games night...even just to sit and talk. Sometimes parents are so busy making money to give kids "things" that they neglect to give what the kid wants most...TIME! Talk to them PLEASE! You seem like a very wise, yet sad person...you deserve to be happy
2007-10-18 15:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
aww thats sad.. well bring it up to your parents, i'm sure they would feel just as bad, and they'd make an effort to make some family time
2007-10-18 15:36:14 · answer #5 · answered by lilchikka2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Print this question out and leave it on the fridge.
2007-10-18 15:43:19 · answer #6 · answered by krkstur 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋