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How to make your parents listen to you?

Profile: LucyCat20
LucyCat20 on Mar 12, 2016
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sit them both down with no distractions and make sure you give them time to listen and take turns
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Anonymous on Mar 13, 2016
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Be reasonable and listen to them, its a two way street. Shouting often leads to no progress so having a calm discussion is far better.
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Anonymous on Mar 18, 2016
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Treat them with respect and obey their boundaries but at the same time respect yourself. Try to understand your parents but make sure they understand you too!
Profile: JK8287
JK8287 on Mar 18, 2016
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Sometimes people just won't listen to you, no matter how skillful you are -- they just aren't ready. It's possible that they know better than you what's best for you also.
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Anonymous on Mar 20, 2016
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Build your trust in them. Tell them how you feel, try to make them empathize with you. Do not come off as disrespectful.
Profile: illbreakfree
illbreakfree on Mar 23, 2016
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Parents can sometimes be a little bit different to communicate with especially because of the age gap and they seem to be so old fashioned... however we have to remember that our parents are the people who genuinely care about us so much and unconditionally. Honest communication is very important and in order for better communication, both yourself and your parents must treat each other as adults and accept each others differences and embrace similarities. Acceptance is key.
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Anonymous on Mar 23, 2016
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Sit them down and tell them what's bothering. Make sure they look at you. Ask them questions to see if they are listening.
Profile: peacefulMoon81
peacefulMoon81 on Mar 23, 2016
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Organise a time to talk to them and let them know that it is important to you. Also tell them that you would appreciate them spending 5 minutes speaking to you.
Profile: couragetogo
couragetogo on Mar 25, 2016
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Talking to them on their level. In a moment of relaxing time. With a soft mature voice and sometimes you have to take on a topic repeatedly to show how urgent it is. Although you need to always consider their point of view. (Which again helps with mature thoughts and impression)
Profile: mroa
mroa on Mar 25, 2016
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Make them realize how important it is that they listen to you, Be honest. Express your emotions, tell them what is bothering you.
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