How to handle your parents

This article will discuss how to deal with difficult parents, and when to let go.

1. Put Things in Perspective. ...
2. Keep Expectations Low. ...
3. Don't Fall Into the Guilt Trap. ...
4. Let Go of the Need for Your Parent's Approval. ...
5. Be Direct and Assertive When Confronting a Difficult Parent. ...
6. Set Boundaries and Expectations.

1. Is it OK to not like your parents?
2. Why do parents hate me?
3. Why do I cry when my parents scold me?
4. Why do parents not listen?
5. What is a lazy parent?
6. Why do I feel like my mom hates me?
7. What if your parents don't love you?
8. What if your parents are toxic?
9. How do I get rid of my parents?
10. Is it OK to cry in front of your mother?
11. Why am I scared to cry in front of my parents?

Is it OK to not like your parents?

It's completely normal, and expected really, to despise your parents when they've abused or abandoned you. Or even if they've never laid a hand on you but held you to unrealistic expectations or forced you to live a life you don't desire.

Why do parents hate me?

Even if it seems like your parents hate you, deep down you know they're hard on you and have high expectations because they love you. They want you to grow up with the right lessons and morals. You might think they hate you because they grounded you, but when they punish you, they're trying to teach you responsibility.

Why do I cry when my parents scold me?

Feeling that you disappointed a parent figure you want respect from. You learned by crying it reduces the actual time of being scolded. It's a subconscious attempt to throw guilt on the the parent. It a way of showing submissiveness to authority.

Why do parents not listen?

Most parents don't listen to what their kids have got to say about matters because they fail to see that their child is growing up and is becoming more mature with each day that passes by. Probably the best way to tackle this is by keeping your cool.

What is a lazy parent?

In case you haven't heard, “lazy” parenting centers around the idea that we don't have to provide constant entertainment, intervention, and guidance for our children. ... It has been described as letting your children play with risk of injury, without hovering right next to them.

Why do I feel like my mom hates me?

Another reason you may feel like your mom hates you is that she says or does things that are negative or critical toward you. It's possible that her behavior is unacceptable, but it's also possible that she's trying to help you learn to be your best. As mentioned above, she may be a tough love type of person.

What if your parents don't love you?

Talk to a trustworthy friend or family member.

Choose someone you feel comfortable talking to and who you know will not turn around and repeat what you said to your parents. Try to avoid becoming too dependent on this person for your emotional needs. Just talk when you need someone to listen to you.

What if your parents are toxic?

Toxic parents may invade your privacy or not allow you to make your own decisions. Or maybe they're overly critical and controlling of your decisions, even as an adult. Manipulative behaviors. Your parent may try to control you by using guilt or shame to play with your emotions.

How do I get rid of my parents?

If you are a teenager, the legal way to disown your family is to become "emancipated" from them. This means you'll be legally treated as an adult with the right to make your own decisions, and your parents will no longer be your legal guardians. In most states, you have to be over 16 to pursue emancipation.

Is it OK to cry in front of your mother?

It's not bad to NOT cry in front of them, but it's not bad TO cry in front of them. Only you can choose who to cry in front of, sometimes you can't help it- but that's okay. Crying is NOT a sign of weakness at all, it's a sign that you have emotions as a human being and that you have hard times too.

Why am I scared to cry in front of my parents?

People don't prefer to cry in front of their family, sometimes even close friends. Most people believe that crying is a sign of weakness, so they simply don't do it. Others just feel uncomfortable letting out and showing their emotions, maybe even because they don't want to be asked what it's about.