What are some things that annoy(ed) you about the way your parents raise(d) you?

Question

Did they not listen to what you had to say? Punish you for stupid things (i.e. wearing your brother's/sister's socks?

What are somethings that you are greatful that your parents taught you?

Answer 1

they do that, so you can do that for your sons/or daughters so they can be good in the future and acually become a good person, it really helps, and one thing, ur hott, got a bf?

Answer 2

I wish they would have gotten me involved in sports, didn't let me go barefoot all the time (long story), took more of a interest in my schooling, didn't yell so much, listen to me more when I was right (another long story). They showed me lots of love and gave me more freedom than most kids got.

My dad taught me the importance of good credit which I have now and my parents taught me right from wrong.

I learned later on that some families seem so much better, but their are things about your family that are always going to be better. In other words you will find all families have good and bad. For example I wish I was one of those kids whose parents made good money, but they grew up not appreciating things the way I do (some do anyway).

Answer 3

Well, I'd have to say the physical and mental abuse was the most annoying thing. I am, however, grateful to my parents simply because they were human, and they showed me that making mistakes is part of just being human. I disagree with how they handled themselves 90% of the time, but as an adult, I realize that I can disagree and still respect them. They did the best they could with what they had. And man-oh-man, did I ever learn a lot about what NOT to do with my own kids!

Answer 4

They were way too overprotective. They got mad at me for walking home from a dance that was down the street once. And they would lecture my sister and I for HOURS if we got a grade any lower than an 80 in school. But my brother got away with everything. It was so unfair. And even when I turned 18, they tried to impose curfews and rules on me, never wanted me to go anywhere with my friends (even during the day!), and never trusted me even though I never gave them a reason to distrust me. I think all in all I was a good kid. I even let my dad borrow $2000 from me because he had promised to make the down payment on my sisters car. He paid me back by paying the down payment on my car later on (so it was actually me paying for it).
I'm 24 and have been moved out for a couple years now. My dads been cool but my mom still tries to control some aspects of my life. I've learned to just let her talk go in one ear and out the other. Easier that way.

Answer 5

When I did something wrong my step mother would send me to my room and not speak to me for sometimes over a week. I'd rather get the punishment over and done with and not be treated like a second class citizen! When our kids have done wrong the matter gets delt with and we dont dwell on it after!!

Thankful my dad taught me to be respectful to others!

Answer 6

they raised me up ok. one thing i didn't like about what my mom did.I wanted to be an actor since i was 10 she never let me join a class because when i was 4 or 5 i said i wanted to be a doctor and i had to stick with it.

the school I went to teachers choose subjects for you I wanted to do Litt,Geography and spanish, they didnt let me and when i asked my dad to go talk to the teachers my mom said no thats the subjects they choose for her thats the subjects shes gonna do.

im not gonna do that when I have my future kid i'll try my best to make even the little dreams come true

Answer 7

I'm glad my parents taught me how to stand on my own two feet and be independent. Something that annoys me is how my mom always critizies the way I spend my money and spends money on dresses that she doesn't earn.

Answer 8

Well, my mother was an alcoholic and horridly abusive but aside from that I really wish I had grown up with religion in my life as well as people who really cared about my school work. Maybe parents who got me involved in extracurricular activities too.

Answer 9

My parents are great!! Can't really think of anything that annoyed me very much.

I'm grateful that my parents taught me independence, tolerance of others, and to be respectful and kind to people.

Answer 10

The annoyances: corporal punishment, never said they loved you.
Gratitude: I learned to manage money and stand on my own.

Answer 11

Mom would say "ask Dad" Dad would say "ask Mom". I just wish someone would have strapped on some balls and made a decision.