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Is it normal to not want to talk to your parents?
Sometimes you feel like you just can’t talk to your parents. It’s OK! You are normal. During the teen years, the connections and interactions with parents often become strained.
Why am I scared to talk to my parents?
Talking to a parent about mental health can be scary for a number of reasons. Many people report being afraid to tell their parents because they do not want to upset them. Sometimes we don’t understand where troubling feelings or thoughts are coming from and feel guilty for having them.
What do you think about your parents when you’re a kid?
When you’re a kid, you don’t think about your parents at all when you’re not in the room with them. Unfortunately, parents enjoy discussing their children and their own issues before going to bed at night, and in this day and age, can shoot each other text messages immediately when things go awry.
What are some common mistakes parents make when telling the truth?
For example, telling your kids that the family pet has gone to a farm upstate when the animal is actually dead is a good example of this common mistake that parents make. When we bend the truth in these ways, it’s not, of course, malicious: We are trying to save our kids’ feelings.
What should you say when your parents ask about your feelings?
If your parents ask you a question about your feelings, be open with them. Remember that they love you and want to make you happy. Trust them with your truth. For instance, if they ask you if you think they are being fair, don’t say “yes” if you really believe in your heart that they aren’t.
Why do my parents always make me do something I don’t want?
Your parents may not in fact necessarily want to make you do something that you don’t want to do, but may feel that it’s in your best interest. Try bargaining with them so you can get your way at least temporarily. You could, for instance, sa “give me one month to change my behavior.