My parent wants me to do something I don't want to do, how can I tell them no?
careaboutyou
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Oct 23, 2014
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Just tell them what you feel. It's your life, do whatever makes you happy. Listent to them but tell them that you are happy on your own.
Anonymous
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Dec 11, 2015
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"Mom, dad, I don't want to do it."
"I have free will and I'm not willing to do what you are asking me to do."
"You can do this without me."
"I'm not comfortable. Try to empathize."
"This does not mean that I'm rebelling against you. I love you, and I respect you."
"But I strongly do not want to do it."
NOTE ---> If they are asking you to do something illegal, then I'm sorry, but you need to tip the authorities or a trusted social worker in your region. DO NOT let your attachments to your parents distract you from morals and ethics. Take care. :)
Anonymous
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Oct 29, 2014
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Tell them you don't feel comfortable about the situation, and you don't want them to be upset with your choices.
Fenixashes37
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Aug 15, 2017
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Just be honest and provide them with valid reasons why you don't want to do it. If you feel it's wrong, then it is wrong and vice versa.
aliamarietalia
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Jan 13, 2016
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Sit them down at a neutral place like your breakfast table or your dining room table, and calmly tell them how you feel, and why you feel this way. Remember to be calm and levelheaded.
Anonymous
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Nov 1, 2014
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The best way to tell them no,is by showing what you WANT to do and once you do it,they will be able to understand why you are telling no to them!
AsthmaHound
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Oct 30, 2014
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The best thing I can think of is to be frank with them about what you wouldn't like to do; they're people after all who should be open to reason, and as their son or daughter they should love and respect you enough to listen to your reasons why and react accordingly; you would be suprised how reasonable parents can be sometimes!
GoodGuyChad
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Nov 5, 2014
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There are going to be some things you inevitably disagree on. Your best bet is to respectfully explain your views. Try to express it in a way they will understand (based on their world view and priorities).
Charvisioku
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Jan 13, 2016
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The most important thing when it comes to disagreeing with your parents is to keep it as respectful as possible. Think carefully about why you're saying no, then when you're telling them make sure you elaborate on your reasoning. There could still be a disagreement but they'll usually recognise that you've at least thought through your answer instead of just saying no without a good reason. Avoid shouting or being aggressive - if they argue just try to keep your emotions in check and calmly explain that you don't want to fight with them and that you're not trying to be awkward but you don't want to do what they're asking. They should hopefully respect your wishes and appreciate your honesty once things blow over.
lightPetrichor34
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Nov 4, 2014
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Try talking to them calmly, if possible. There might be some reason they want you to do something that hasn't been clear. If you still don't want to, explain your side calmly and concisely.
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