Itās not always easy to deal with adults especially when we feel that they are disrespecting us. Dear-Dish-Itās āLetās Talk About it Tuesdayā we are going to be looking at questions from kids and teens who struggle with issues regarding parents or adults. Highlighting the need that everyone wants to be treated with respect.
Letās Take a Look at This Weekās Questions: 434u4o
Question by missanonyomus 201g2t
Ok, so my dad is very strict and he's been acting very different since he's dated my future step-mom. She's very nice but I think that she takes advantage of him sometimes for being nice. I feel sort of left out like Iām watching them with my step brother, in a perfect bubble. And I'm on the outside. Please help me.
Insight/Advice: 3870r
I highly suggest letting your responsible. Change the way you are looking at this situation and find a way that you can happily be a part of the picture.
Question by Jake495 284u38
What do I do if my feelings show and I feel that I can't do anything right in myĀ parentāsĀ eyes? What if people say things that hurt my feelings? What to I do?
Insight/Advice: 3870r
You shouldnāt have to suffer and hurt alone. Have you tried talking to someone? Itās really difficult when we donāt feel recognized in our parentās eyes, but we have to learn to give the self-esteem to our self. Build yourself up. Know who you are, stand by it and donāt let others put you down. The mean words and things that they say arenāt true, and you are a better person for ignoring it. Though if it gets out of hand, I would get the school involved and ask for some real help. You matter. Your well-being and state of mind matter. Youāve got to do everything you can to make sure that you are safe and well.
Question by Applehead 5tr6w
If you wanted to tell yourĀ parentsĀ how you felt, no matter what how harsh it sounds or how sad it is, how can you tell whether or not your mom or dad care about what you are saying and they just want to judge you right off the bat and not really trying to reason with you and motivate you to not have these feelings again?
Insight/Advice: 3870r
Parents may judge, but itās only out of love and concern. They canāt help but think of the million things that could have gone wrong. They worry about you and want the best for you. Sometimes we get tough love, but it is still love in the end. Your parents arenāt wasting their energy on you because they donāt care in fact, itās quite the opposite. Talk to them, despite their reaction. It might be shocking at first, but in time they will come around because they love you and they arenāt going to deny you. Donāt put so much pressure on yourself or worry about getting in trouble. Tell the truth, it seems like youāve got something to say and doing so might take a great weight off your shoulders.
Afterthoughts 1hd6n
No one wants to upset their parents or seem poor in their eyes. This, however, is natural and despite what your parents say, it doesnāt mean that they donāt love you. Learning how to communicate openly and honestly with your parents is key. You canāt be afraid of them and despite what you think they really are there to help you. They just want the best for you. This includes how you feel within the family and if you feel that dynamic has changed how you feel. Itās important that parents know how their choices might be affecting their kids and teens. If we donāt talk about something, it never gets resolved and it is never good to bury things or keep them to yourself. , at this age, your parents are your system and they are here to help. If talking to them really is too hard, talk to a guidance counselor, but talk to someone because your problems matter and so do you.
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