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Handing Parents
- By Miss Emily
- Published 08/5/2011
- Relationships - Teens
Dear Miss Emily:
I am a stuent of 8th standard, and my parents are like always worried about my future. I am a versatile kid with multiple talents, and a good mind as well-- but still. They even have problems with my attitude. Well I dont think it's true, nor does anyone else except my parents think I'm arrogance. I am squeezed and irritated and need your advice desperately.
------------------------Miss Emily's advice----------------------
A smart kid learns how to handle his parents. It's good training on how to deal with people in the real world. The operative words are "diplomacy" and "humility." There's no reason for you to be anything less than polite and cooperative with them whenever possible -- and that means most of the time. Trust me, it pays dividends. In no way am I on your parents' side. Parents can be controlling, domineering, and a pain in the rear, but you'll be on your own, one day, and you can lead your life on your terms. Right now, I think it's safe to say, your parents want what's best for you. It would be good policy to have a plan to get from them every possible tool to take you where you want to be in life. It's best to reassure them by words and deeds, that the effort they put into your future success is worth the time, and every penny. At your age, the hormones are flying hot and heavy, and it's easy to get peeved. When this happens, take a deep breath and think before you speak. In other words, pick your battles carefully, very carefully, or you'll end up unnecessarily wounded.
I am a stuent of 8th standard, and my parents are like always worried about my future. I am a versatile kid with multiple talents, and a good mind as well-- but still. They even have problems with my attitude. Well I dont think it's true, nor does anyone else except my parents think I'm arrogance. I am squeezed and irritated and need your advice desperately.
------------------------Miss Emily's advice----------------------
A smart kid learns how to handle his parents. It's good training on how to deal with people in the real world. The operative words are "diplomacy" and "humility." There's no reason for you to be anything less than polite and cooperative with them whenever possible -- and that means most of the time. Trust me, it pays dividends. In no way am I on your parents' side. Parents can be controlling, domineering, and a pain in the rear, but you'll be on your own, one day, and you can lead your life on your terms. Right now, I think it's safe to say, your parents want what's best for you. It would be good policy to have a plan to get from them every possible tool to take you where you want to be in life. It's best to reassure them by words and deeds, that the effort they put into your future success is worth the time, and every penny. At your age, the hormones are flying hot and heavy, and it's easy to get peeved. When this happens, take a deep breath and think before you speak. In other words, pick your battles carefully, very carefully, or you'll end up unnecessarily wounded.
