Obeying your parents is one of the most difficult things to do as a teenager. Just when you want to spread your wings and do things on your own they come up with some really ‘dumb’ rules for you to follow. Just how do they expect you to follow those stringent rules when following them is like being confined to a prison? And your friends, who have no rules to follow, are having the time of their lives.
Yeah, it’s really going to be tough if you have to follow rules but then……rules from our parents are like guidelines to ensure we don’t make mistakes. These tips will help you get along with your parents, and I bet you’ll know why you need to follow your parents’ rules when you finish reading this.
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Listen.
One of the easiest ways to obey your parents’ is to listen to what they have to say. It’s hard to obey your parents when you don’t actually hear what they’re telling you. You’d be amazed at what you’ll hear when you take the time to absorb what your parents are telling you. So, there’s more to it other than listening to the words instead, why not try to assimilate?
Respect things that your parents say to you.
You may not agree with your parents’ decisions, but obeying your parents begins with showing them respect. It’s okay to ask questions or ask for clarification on a rule or something you disagree with, but it’s important to do so in a respectful manner. If you just push and yell and scream, it is unlikely that your parents will actually hear your objections. Disrespect will put a wall between you and your parents immediately. Remember that it’s never good to start a fight. So be polite.
Have patience.
It’s easy to immediately jump on your parents when you disagree with them. It’s also easy to hold a grudge when they’re wrong. However, your parents are human just like you. Obeying your parents means accepting that all they do isn’t perfect. They make mistakes, too, just like you. So, have some patience for the times that they don’t quite do things right, and know that you can learn just as much from their mistakes as your own.
Make sure that you fully understand what you’re supposed to be doing.
If you don’t understand a rule or why you have to follow it, ask (don’t irritate your parents with silly questions, though). Like when you have a curfew and you have to be home before 9:pm. So you ask your parent: “Why can’t I stay out until midnight?” Come on, you probably know it not safe to stay out late – especially for a teenager!
Communicate.
Going to be late for curfew? Try calling ahead. Not sure you can get your chores done when they ask? Explain why. Communication is key to having a good relationship with our parents. When you communicate with them about what’s going on in your life, you will find that they will accept that you are becoming a responsible adult. Ask them for advice, talk to them about school…it’s every teens desire to be private, and some privacy is understandable, but know that when you don’t communicate it breeds suspicion. A great way to obey your parents is to talk to them about things. It’s amazing how much communication will be a key to you getting along with them, too.
You have to accept your parents rules!
You need to understand that so long as you’re living under your parents’ roof, you have to follow their rules. It like every country with it own law………………….Maybe when it’s time to leave home, you know you can do what you want. later in life, you’ll regret not listening to your parents or rejoice you obeyed your parents when you were younger. It is either one of the two.
