My parent wants me to do something I don't want to do, how can I tell them no?

when it comes to your parents often people feel an obligation to listen and to take instructions. i think a key thing to remember is that you are in control of yourself, if they are asking you to do something illeagal or something that makes you feel uncomfortable. if you feel it is safe to do so, sit down with them and explain why you don't feel comfortable. if not, find another adult that you feel able to talk to and tell them. you should never be made to do something that will have a negative impact on you and your emotions, there are many people to help and support you.

I understand it can be hard going against your parents because if they take care to you, it's hard to tell them something they don't want to hear. Of course, if it is something that is dangerous for your safety, tell them no right away. If it is not necessarily dangerous for you and you just want to nicely tell them no then think of ways that maybe you would want to hear what you want to tell them and think of a way to say, "I respect you but this is my choice."

One could argue that confronting parents could cause them to take a closer look at themselves – and begin to grow. This is highly unlikely. Every parent I have ever seen has too much pain and denial to protect to be honest. However that it allows you, the now-grown child, to finally see just how strong you really are and just what you’ve been hiding beneath your surface for so long, and that it allows you to finally put your childhood history in the clear backdrop of reality and see where your parents stand..Voicing your concerns being vocal about your own opinion is aseemingly a risk but one that carries great value for your personal growth..

Think of the reasons why you don't want to do this thing and present it to them in a calm and responsible manner. Try not to snap or be irritable.

Try to talk with them, Make sure you clarify your point of view and suggest to do something else that you like, I understand that you're anxious about it but its Okay to Talk.

Being asked to do something that you don't want to do never has any positive feelings attached to it. It is even harder when it's your parents asking you to do it. There are multiple ways for you to face this issue: 1) You could, after realizing why you don't want to do it (i.e. fear, it will make you anxious, you just don't want to do it, etc)., rationalize a way that makes it possible for you to do whatever it is that they want you to do. 2) You could just say no - BE PREPARED TO EXPLAIN WHY. If you have a valid reason that makes you not want to do it (other than you just don't want to), explain it to them. Make them listen to what you have to say and make them understand.

Sit them down in a quiet place where you can speak freely. Calmly and maturely tell them you don't want to do what they are asking you to. Tell them how you feel about the situation (etc, it makes you feel uncomfortable or anxious.).

If you do not feel in the place to do it, then getting the courage to say no is challenging, especially when you have anxiety. But saying no in a more positive way is the best approach, for example, instead of saying, 'no, I do not want to do that', say something like, 'I am not happy/comforatble that I am being asked to do this task, is there something else I could do instead?' that way you won't come across as disrespectful and you are able to maintain your ground.

Just tell them how you feel. Be honest with them about the situation and they should acknowledge your feelings. Give them your reasons, and ask them what their concerns are.

unless its chores, the law says you are able to say no to something you don't feel comfortable with.