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Hi kids!
My friend was agitated and upset. She had again had a row with her daughter. And the issue was nothing new but the same that all parents of teenage children face now and then. Children call it the generation gap and parents call it lack of understanding on the part of children and asking for independence too early.
The parents’ contention is: how can a teenager have the understanding of the world to make his/her own decisions? They are young and vulnerable and do not understand the complexities of life; they can be taken advantage of and used by people for their ulterior motives. They take everything at face value and fail to see what is hidden behind the apparent glitz and glamour.
The children, of course, want to have a good time, go out with friends, buy cool dresses and accessories, etc.; they are more interested in TV, movies and the Internet than in studies and taking responsibility. They have to understand that if their parents tell them not to go somewhere or not to do something they have the children’s greater good in mind. Parents’ restrictions are not unnecessary; they know what is in their children’s interest and what is not.
If you disagree with your parents and think they are being unreasonable, you can always talk it out. But you don’t have to shout and scream or throw tantrums. If you explain your point of view in a calm way, they will understand and might even let you do what you want. But you have to explain your position. Just blaming the parents for not being understanding or being conservative and narrow-minded will not solve the problem. Just sit down and discuss the whole issue. You will see that they are more understanding and accommodating than you ever thought.
Have a nice weekend!
Bye!
Ed
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