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How to make your parents listen to you?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 22, 2016
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I give them reasons as to why I am right, and if they don;t believe me, I start crying so they feel bad for me.
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Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 27, 2016
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You can ask them very politely if you can have talk because you have some problems i need to tell you if they don't listen go to another relative and ask them to have a word with them
Profile: gentleHoliday50
gentleHoliday50 on Apr 28, 2016
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Exposing how you feel, being practical and on the point. Try to emphasize with them even been difficult sometimes.
Profile: Kyrstie
Kyrstie on Apr 28, 2016
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Getting anyone to listen to you can be difficult at times, but this is especially true with our parents. Parents often love us so much, they make decisions or judgments based on your life purely out of love. However, this can be a problem when you are trying to get them to listen. In my experience, it has been helpful to calmly bring up the topic. If your parents start interrupting you to ask questions or argue, don't let yourself get caught up in it. Patiently wait them out, and then ask if you can continue. Repeat that you have something important to say and that you really need them to listen. In my experience, most of the time they do not know they are doing it. A calm demeanor and gentle reminders to them that you need them to listen can go a long way toward helping this situation!
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Anonymous on May 6, 2016
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Tell them you need them to pay attention because it's important. If that doesn't work, then it might be a neglect situation that needs attention from someone who can help
Profile: HoshiInu
HoshiInu on May 7, 2016
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Be sure to talk to them as calmly as possible when starting up the conversation. Try not to come off as angry or impatient, and be as respectful as possible. Listen to their side, too, and try to see it from their side. If they still don't seem to be hearing your side, try talking to them about how you feel that you aren't being heard or respected by them.
Profile: Sunrisecatcher7
Sunrisecatcher7 on May 8, 2016
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Try to explain what you mean for them to understand your point or to handle the situation better :).
Profile: Flakterna
Flakterna on May 11, 2016
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Oh well. That really depends on one's parents, obviously. I don't think there's a real immediat solution, you just need time... Or you just need to see them less and let them actually come to you. I have a pretty bad experience with my parents, so I just gave up on that, sadly.
Profile: snugglyHand12
snugglyHand12 on May 11, 2016
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Come at it from their perspective. They most likely want to do what's best for you. Respect that and show them they can trust you and you and you are responsible.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 12, 2016
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Be respectful and ask for their time. you could try explaining that the issue is important to you.
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