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My parents don't understand me. What should I do?

Profile: SoialWorkerAllan
SoialWorkerAllan on Mar 24, 2016
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Talk to your parents and sit down with them and tell them how you feel. Keeping your parents close and getting them to trust you helps alot
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thistooshallpass100 on Mar 24, 2016
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A lot of times we don't feel like our parents understand us. There is a generation gap and that creates a little bit of misunderstanding. The one thing that I do know is that they probably love you very, very much. have you considered trying to set up a meeting to speak with them one-on-one? Keep it low-key and go in knowing that you won't let it turn into an argument.
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Anonymous on Mar 26, 2016
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help them to understand you. Explain your feelings and what it is that you feel distances them. Let them in as being close to them will be your goal as an adult.
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Anonymous on Mar 27, 2016
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You should sit with them and discuss your feelings. Being open with them may help you feel better and it may also improve your realationship.
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Anonymous on Mar 27, 2016
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You need to sit down and talk with your parents. You live together and cannot avoid each other. If they cannot understand you, at least try to come up with a compromise
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Anonymous on Mar 31, 2016
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It's hard for your parents to understand you because they are not you, they do not experience what you do everyday, maybe they need you to tell them how it's to be you! Teach them to understand you :)
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Laramerveille on Apr 7, 2016
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It depends on what's the case but in general if you feel like your parents really don't understand you at all, then let them know aobut your feelings. Sit and talk with them constructively and true to understand their point of view, it may seem annoying and boring but it's worth it!
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lookathestars on Apr 7, 2016
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I suggest you to have a really long talk with them so you can let them know how you feel about them not understanding you.
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Anonymous on Apr 9, 2016
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There are going to be a lot of times when your fathers are not going to understand you and it's ok. Everybody thinks different. Be patient and stay strong.
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Anonymous on Apr 14, 2016
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You should sit with your parents and talk about why you feel this way. The solution can be found by simply addressing the problem at its core. If you feel they don't understand you, let them know and discuss why. Often a calm chat can be the solution to a larger issue.
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