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

Profile: SunnyGab
SunnyGab on Apr 11, 2018
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Sit down with your parents and have a rational disccusion about how you want to be treated as a human being and that they should listen to some of the things you have in mind.
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Profile: Kallie112358
Kallie112358 on Apr 14, 2018
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Approach them in a calm and logical manner (it might help to communicate via writing such as email or text) try to leave emotion out of the conversation and give them as many opportunities to get involved in the conversation as you can. Most people love to be asked for help or for their opinion so try starting it that way. Or if it is something sensitive try framing it as you are trying to help a friend and what advice should you give them.
Profile: AthenaPanda
AthenaPanda on Apr 20, 2018
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You should find a way to make them listen. Nothing bad. Or if need be tell your school to call and talk with them.
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You should try and make them understand how important it is for you and sometimes also listen to them as they will always love you. They will always be there for you so give them some time and everything will be alright.
Profile: AprylFools
AprylFools on Apr 26, 2018
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I'd suggest speaking to them on a personal level, try to explain that they make you feel like they're not listening. See how that goes.
Profile: CharlieSharkie
CharlieSharkie on May 11, 2018
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Try to put whatever points you have forward in a straightforward and mature manner: This can encourage them to see at eye level with you, and to hear you out
Profile: AmazonGirl
AmazonGirl on Jun 1, 2018
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I understand how frustrating it is when our parents do not see eye to eye. One good rule of thumb you should accept is that they do not "have to" listen to you. Have you considered approaching them from a different perspective? Maybe a conversation where all parties can truly participate?
Profile: Ana4hear
Ana4hear on Jun 9, 2018
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Every relationship has some give and takes. In parent child relation also it is two way relation. If you want your parents to listen to you, start listening to them. It’s like a ping pong ball, the ball will bounce back with the same energy you have put in.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jun 14, 2018
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Parents can be quite tricky. Just remember they are human too and sometimes they don't want to listen either! Having a chat to them about how you feel can clear up a few things and then they should start listening to you more.
Profile: calmRose91
calmRose91 on Apr 9, 2016
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Have you tried writing them a letter and giving it to them? Then it's not a case of you trying to talk to them, but write down that you feel like they don't listen in the letter you give them.
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