Kids and teens - what do your parents do as parents that you wish they would do different?

Question

I've asked the other side as well;

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Answer 1

well, last year when i was in 7th grade i felt like i was in prison! i wasnt allowed to go to my friends house, cause my mom thought all my friends were "bad" i wasnt allowed to go to the mall, or anywhere with my friends. or even go for walks or bike rides alone.

i just wish i had/have more freedom & independence, like i cant use the microwave at my moms house, cause she is a clean freak & dosent want it messy one bit. little things like that i wish was different.

then this summer i have to stay at my grandparents house, which they are over-protective as well, but i dont care cause im going back to my moms house next week & thank god, this year i can finally go to the movies, mall, etc with my friends and stuff. and i can go for walks myself, except i have to take my dog..which is a pitbull. =]

Answer 2

My Mum makes a lot of mistakes. She had a bad childhood and she doesn't mean to do it. I love her and she knows that, she's always trying to make herself a better Mum and she doesn't really need to.

Answer 3

i wish my dad could learn to solve problems without violence, and learn to use his words, just like they teach us kids and teens to. i wish he could listen to my family and i say before playing the blame game and throwing/hitting/yelling at us.  sometimes i wish he wouldn't leave to see his girlfriend because it makes it seem like his family isn't enough.

i wish my mom weren't always trying to convince us that when he does those things its ok, because its not right and he wouldn't do that to other people. i wish she'd bring me along on vacations, instead of just bringing my big sister.

overall they do their best though. and i know i'm blessed to be alive :)

Answer 4

My mom actually asked me why I hated her but I love her more then anything in the world....I am a teenager for crying out loud I am gonna make mistakes...that doesn't mean I hate her...and plus whenever she gets mad....she hits herself...and in front of me...she never did that in front of my brothers,or my dad, or my little sister...just me. It annoys me....she makes it feel like everything is my fault and my brothers and my sister and amazing kids.