Not getting along with my parents

Question

i'm an only child and have always been very close with my parents. however, this summer we haven't been getting along and fighting a lot. i'm leaving for college in a week and don't know how to make things right.

Answer 1

parents hate to see their children go away and grow up. its stressful on everyone.  we spend our lives trying to make you responsible, and good people. then all of a sudden you are. then you are left with a man you married so long ago, that spent 18 years working together for you. and now they have to find a new beginning for themselves.  its not you, its the situation..

Answer 2

You must not be getting along due to the stress of the upcoming and major change in your family, and I think it's normal.

Answer 3

hmm welome to the real world

Answer 4

You're not going to get along with your parents all the time.

Everyone fights with there parents at some point.

Answer 5

I assume you love them - let them know - go out and experience college - let them know if your going through a lot with this transition - which I assume anyone would - we all tend to have problems and stress when undergoing a major transition in life. Always let your family know you love them - just in case - you never know - I have heard people say I wish I had told them this or that - make sure you tell them you love them - then go to college and do well for yourself and your family (to be proud of you).

Answer 6

write them a "thank you for helping me get to where I am in life" letter.

Reference stuff you remember from your whole life, the best things and then something for each of them alone. Tell them you love them and that you'll need them forever even though you are moving on to the next stage in life and you know they'll be there for you. End it with something funny, like "when you're 85, I'll wipe your *** like you wiped mine, don't worry, LOVE YOU GUYS..Emily"

Leave the card on the counter one day this week and be gone for the day. THings will be great. They are stressed out and nervous about you leaving, trust me. It's scary for them to see their little princess leave. Good luck sweetie

Answer 7

I think that your parents are worried/nervous because your leaving       (which is very typical). Saying an "I love you" to your parents can stop future arguements, try saying it more often. So, to get everything right you have to be optimistic and less negative about everything. In an arguement sometimes all the other person wants is admiting.If your problems are not simply solved that way then after a fight take a few deep breathes and do some exersise to release endorphins(make you feel good to release stress). Getting along with your parents is hard, but it is not impossible. Sometimes you need to step into there shoes and see what they see, and feel what they feel. I'm sure that your problems are not too great, so hang in there. You want to start college with a clear conscience. Keep that in mind. Hope this helps  

Answer 8

so go back to school and then go return home and get your own place for freedom.

Answer 9

PARENTS ARE GOING TO BE PARENTS NO MATTER HOW OLD YOU GET WHERE YOU GO ITS A PARENTS JOB TO STAY IN UR ***.YOUR PARENTS ARE WORRY ABOUT YOU GOING TO COLLAGE NO MATTER WHAT YOU SAY RIGHT NOW YOU ARE WRONG.SO TRY NOT TO FIGHT WITH THEM.TO THEM YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THIER BABY.EVEN AFTER COLLAGE PARENTS WILL ALWAYS SAY OR DO THINGS YOU DONT APPROVE OF.

ALSO SINCE YOU ARE THE ONLY CHILD .ITS ALOT OF PRESSURE RIGHT NOW.DONT LET IT GET TO YOU.LIVE YOUR LIFE.