How can I tell my parents they're expecting too much of me?
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Moderated by Danielle Johnson, MSED, Community mental Health Counseling, LMHC
Updated: Mar 8, 2021
WonderlandDream3
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Oct 23, 2014
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Sit them down and do so calmly. Tell them you want to make them proud but that sometimes they want too much from you
BroadwayBaby
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Nov 17, 2014
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Just be yourself. They're your parents. Be honest and talk to them. After all, they're your parents and they love you.
SoulSailing2015
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Jan 7, 2015
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Just speak to them in a calm matter, explain to them that you're beginning to feel stressed and you're trying to do the best you can possibly do .
Anonymous
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Aug 17, 2015
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Be open and honest with them. Tell them what you are reaching towards and want to accomplish Then go on to let them know what they are expecting of you is beyond what you are capable of right now.
Skyletmax
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Nov 10, 2015
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Tell them that your not what they think.. And also tell them that you have your own dream and wanted to be..
Anonymous
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Dec 26, 2015
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You just have to tell them. Your parents love you and want you to have a bright future. Parents are in this world to protect us and help us they are like the source of guideline to you. They guide you to the right path. So you have to sit down and talk to them because all they want is you being happy
Anonymous
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Oct 25, 2016
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Well the normal way is to sit and talk.... but the other way is to show them , what you are good at.
I believe w=every human being is different , special and talented in his/her own way.
So best way according to me is to show them where you are good at! Not tell them ,show them!
ams96
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Sep 4, 2017
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Sit them down and let them know that you feel they expect too much out of you. Let them know you are doing your best and you want them to be proud of you always, but them expecting too much causes you to feel a certain way.
Anonymous
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Mar 12, 2018
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You need to be honest with parents. Often they don't understand that they're being unreasonable. Often having a trusted adult or friend to back you up can also cement your position.
ellie017
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Mar 8, 2021
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It's totally understandable to feel like you're being pressured or forced to do something that you might now want to do. I'd suggest trying to talk to your parents about what's been bothering you in the calmest way possible. Assure them that you're not feeling up to some things that they might expect of you and let them know how it makes you feel. You can also pinpoint some of the things that you are doing and are proud of. I really hope it works out well for you and that they'll be more understanding and that their expectations will slightly decrease.
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