Can kids have the right to be tired of the parents’ attitude?

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You know how your parents are always like “I’m so sick of your attitude” we’ll is it okay to say that about your parents? Like they were saying about they wake up so early and how they are so tired. Like I get up the same time and I have problems at school with people like they do at work. It’s just that they come home everyday and just fall off to sleep and barely say a word to me. Like I want to do that too. Trust me. But I don’t because even if I don’t get along with them, I still want to spend time with them. So is this even fair? Maybe in a different pair of eyes. Maybe I’m just too stubborn. I don’t know.

Category: asked November 26, 2013

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It's definitely important to remember the parent-child aspect of this post, I think. Yes, it's okay to be frustrated with your parents, but in this instance, it's important to remember that they are your parents. A better way to manage this situation may be to bring your concerns to them in a logical fashion by saying, "Simply put, I understand that you are tired, but I would like to spend more time with you at the end of the day." Leave it at that and take a little more responsibility and set alarms for yourself so they don't have to wake you. It's one less thing they need to worry about in the morning and it's holding yourself accountable for getting up for school. Start taking on little things like that to make their day easier. Trust me, we all understand how tiring school is, but please remember that it is a different amount and kind of stress. With work, you have to maintain professionalism and composure at all times throughout every day. It is absolutely exhausting having to bite your tongue frequently and not throw things while you keep from calling someone a raging idiot as you work through your lunch break to help them. (I always found that it was easier to ask my dad in a silly fashion, "So, how many people did you have to throw in the river today?" It kind of helped to break the ice, open conversation, let him vent a little, and then we could move on from there into a lighter, happier subject.)
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You're a person, they're people. You're equals, you have as much right as they do!
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You're normal! Yes, kids have rights too. Just because they are the parents does not mean they are right 120%. Try telling you would like to spend more time with them. When talking to them, try not to involve and anger into it.
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Hey Ducky sure you can be upset at your parents for not spending enough time with you! I think it's great that you want to spend time with them! So many people miss what is truly important in life... and you are and should be the most important person in their life. I don't know your exact situation but if you feel comfortable, I would casually mention to them that you want to do something with them, maybe go to a park or just take a walk, it doesn't have to cost money. Good Luck!
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Yeah it's okay to be tired of their attitude, haha. Maybe just talk to them about how you feel about this and maybe they'll be nicer and watch out on how they talk(: good luck!
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Aw, well it's sweet that you are wanting to spend time with them. I think you should just be honest with them and tell them that you are desiring time with them so you can plan a good time for that. Sometimes people get grouchy like that when they are tired (not that that's an excuse). Just try to give them grace. They may be your parents but they are people too and hardly perfect.
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Mention to your parents on a free day (a weekend or a day off) that you'd love to do something with them, or just talk to them. We're all human, parents or not, and we all just need to slow down sometimes and take that step back and realize that we're not the only one around. Bring it up to them and tell them how you feel, respectfully. They should be able to discuss it with you and you can work something out that makes everything a little better.
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Of course it's normal. You have feelings, too. You should show respect to them, even though they are being difficult. It will be difficult but if you don't want repercussions is suggest you do it. When they are aren't busy, and they are relaxed you should ask to hang out with them.
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Anyone can have the right to think or feel anything about a particular thing, situation or circumstance however it is the way in which those thoughts or feelings are expressed that makes an incredible difference.Yes it is totally acceptable and more than okay but just think carefully about how you will react towards the situation before anything happens otherwise thing could turn out worse.Also, just another thought that I had...have you had a chance to sit down with your parents and ask them (in an adult like way), why they are making the decisions or choices that they are - often understanding the reason behind it as well as them understanding your own point of view will make things easier for you all.