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My parents don't listen to me, what should I do?

Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 4, 2016
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Talk to another family member or write your parents and note write them a song about how you feel draw a picture
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Profile: 7thguyfromearth
7thguyfromearth on Oct 5, 2016
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Listening requires a give and take relationship, so before you expect them to listen to you, make sure that you, yourself, is listening to them :)
Profile: calmParadise87
calmParadise87 on Jun 22, 2017
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You need to sit down with you parents and tell them that you don't feel like they are listening to your concerns. You should ask them to maybe setup a time on a weekly basis to interact with them whether it be by going out and doing an activity or just having a sit down time at home.
Profile: Ruek
Ruek on Aug 9, 2017
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I am really sorry you are experiencing this. Is there someone else in your family that you think you can talk to and whom your parents will listen to? Perhaps you can share your concerns with them and they can talk to your parents about them.
Profile: ImaginationIsKey
ImaginationIsKey on Aug 10, 2017
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Take them aside and try to get their full attention. Tell them what's wrong and tell it to them straight.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Aug 13, 2017
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Explain how you feel like they aren't listening, although that probably isn't there intention. You could also let them know how some ways that help you feel like they are listening. For example eye contact, open ended questions, or validation are some techniques used for good listening.
Profile: PassionatePeyton
PassionatePeyton on Aug 19, 2017
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Try to continue to stay calm and in good spirits. I know it must be frustrating to not have them listen to you, but staying calm helps. I suggest trying your best to cope with it, and try to talk to them about their respect for you.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Sep 29, 2017
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Well you can try another method to make them actually listen. Try sitting both of them down one day and explained to them what's bothering you, also let them know how much it bugs you when they ignore you. Try to make them understand and see things from your perspective as best as you can. Good luck.
Profile: DreamsOfWonders21
DreamsOfWonders21 on Oct 22, 2017
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Sometimes my parents ignore me which back then it made me upset but now that I'm grown up I learn that something's you can do yourself if one of your parents can't you can also go to a friend if you ever need to get something off your chest.
Profile: harmlessyouth
harmlessyouth on Nov 1, 2017
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On average almost every teenager feels as if their parents don't understand them or don't get them and are constantly punishing them but sometimes our parents are just trying to help and do what they think is best fro out future. if you feel that your parents aren't listening to you and you want to tell them your opinion, I think you should have a sit down with them where you all just talk and try to understand each other in a calm, accepting way.
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