My parents will not let me go one day without them getting on my case about anything. When I've done my chores, they're getting me on my case about my driving. When thats done, they resort to just saying I need to shape up.
I've got a busy schedule, and I just want one day to relax when I dont have anything planned. I tell them I want a day off to myself, but they get angry.
How can I get them to just give me some space when I need it?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Relationships category? Maybe give some free advice about: Families? MCRxoLoVer answered Monday July 9 2007, 5:14 pm: Well my dad is the same way about me. Although I think it might be for a different reason. Anyways, just tell your parents that you really need a break. And I think the person below me put this, if your old enough just stand up for yourself. But no matter how old you are, you can't have them push you around like this. Just tell them "look I really need a break, yall are pushing me to hard, and I just need to have some time to myself" and if they don't understand then just explain to them why you need your space. I am sure everything will be fine.
DefinedEyes answered Monday July 9 2007, 5:00 pm: Well it would have helped if you put an age on here. But I'm guessing you're not eighteen yet, because wouldnt you move out? be at college?
I don't know. Anyways if you were old enough, you would stand up for yourself and just tell your parents thats it.
Tell them how busy you are,
give them a list of everything you've done, tell them you really NEED a break, and tell them you are going ot take one, because you are exhausted, and that you hope they understand.
Be mature about what you do, and how you do it.
Make good choices.
There really isnt a whole lot anyone can say to you on here about it, because we cant change how your parents will respond, and who they are. [ DefinedEyes's advice column | Ask DefinedEyes A Question ]
missilovesyoux answered Sunday July 8 2007, 8:26 pm: ah.
the old 'my-parents-wont-give-me-space' ..eh?
almost every teenager goes through it.
sucks, doesnt it?
have you tried talking to them about it?
like seriously talking?
if you havent-try that.
if you have and they've only gotten angrier or something .. try saying "im serious. im not trying to be mean or anything because i know you guys just care alot about me. but im growing up and i need my space to relax sometimes."
..or something along those lines.
if you act maturly [sp.] about it .. they will more than likely listen more than if you complain.
if all that doesnt work, TRY to ignore it. its hard, i know..but they'll back off one of these days.
& remember, they're probably not doing it to be mean. they probably just care alot.
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