Post by LilyJ on Oct 20, 2006 20:21:12 GMT -5
This may seem like a ridiculous prayer request, but it really is a big problem in my life right now.
I've been, well, clashing with my parents. A lot. And I know that's what teenagers do, but it's been really hurtful.
I feel like they're being unreasonable int he resrictions they set on me... like I have to be completely perfect in order to have the privileges that are second nature to most kids my age. When I try to talk to them about it, I get yelled at and threatened. At times, I've gone so far as to regret setting high standards for myself and making my paretns think that was the "norm"... now, whenever I just want to have fun and "live a little" there's always a problem with it, and when I ask why, I'm "pushing my limits."
I understand that my parents care about me and want the best for me, but it seems more like they're suffocating me. Many of the kids I know would rebel and do things their own way, but I don't think that's right, either. All I want is to have the little bit of fun I have time for while I still can, and I REALLY wish my parents would see that. I don't disrespect them, I really don't... but I don't fel very supported by them right now, either.
I've been, well, clashing with my parents. A lot. And I know that's what teenagers do, but it's been really hurtful.
I feel like they're being unreasonable int he resrictions they set on me... like I have to be completely perfect in order to have the privileges that are second nature to most kids my age. When I try to talk to them about it, I get yelled at and threatened. At times, I've gone so far as to regret setting high standards for myself and making my paretns think that was the "norm"... now, whenever I just want to have fun and "live a little" there's always a problem with it, and when I ask why, I'm "pushing my limits."
I understand that my parents care about me and want the best for me, but it seems more like they're suffocating me. Many of the kids I know would rebel and do things their own way, but I don't think that's right, either. All I want is to have the little bit of fun I have time for while I still can, and I REALLY wish my parents would see that. I don't disrespect them, I really don't... but I don't fel very supported by them right now, either.
