Growing Up

[cheyanne15]

Hi everyone, This is my first post... and I need everyone's opinion if you care to share and help me :]
Well, I am a teen and I've realized that my parents are forcing there opinions on me? Making me believe what they believe in.... how can I tell them that I am older now and I need to my own choices? Any Ideas please Thank you if you help (x

[JessieKateRose]

It depends on how reasonable your parents are, really. I know with some parents you just have to try to explain that to them nicely and it should be fine, but with others you would just need to avoid openly disagreeing with them ever because you will get nowhere.

Just try explaining to them as nicely as possible when you don't agree with what they want you to do or believe. Explain why you disagree and even if they get upset, don't get frustrated and try to be calm about it. They should understand.

[cheyanne15]

Thnx for replying
If I tld my parents my true opinions then they would hurt me phsically so thats not a option D=
and my dad would NEVER understand >.>
SO maybe I should never tell them and just go my seperate way?

[mlhnceh]

Are you sure they would "hurt you physically"?  That seems a little extreme.  But if they are hurting you, then yes, you need to get out.

[cheyanne15]

Yes he said he would I quote *break my legs with a hammer so I wouldn't be able to leave*
Not all familes are jolly go lucky, some kids are abused and no one ever nows and it is a possiblity...
Imagine how often it happens out there in the world. Me and my friends discuss this at school, how they are mistreated by their parents. and I just can't tell the police becasue my parents would not claim it, then once it was all setteled my dad would kill me! not literally but .. yeah 

[darmond123]

Hi everyone, This is my first post... and I need everyone's opinion if you care to share and help me :]
Well, I am a teen and I've realized that my parents are forcing there opinions on me? Making me believe what they believe in.... how can I tell them that I am older now and I need to my own choices? Any Ideas please Thank you if you help (x

[rockstarerae]

Show them in every way that you are maturing

[ancmetro]

       Make up your mind now about what you are going to do when you turn 18 years old or legal age depending on the State where you live. Because then, you are going to be pretty much on your own and make all the decisions you cannot make now because of your age limit.

[cheyanne15]

Ty for the replies and wise advice everyone and Yep. when I get legal age I am SO leaving... but I am afraid I might hurt my parents Dx

[measar]

sit down with them show them you are older and more mature and tell them you are ready to make your own choices

[cheyanne15]

He 'd lap me :3

[dreamyxo]

How old are you?  If you are not 18 and still live under their roof put up and shut up until your grown self gets a job and moves out.  They are responsible for you.  They provide a roof over your head and food in your stomach so until you can support yourself do what they say.  When you are grown and out of their house then you can live the life you want.

[tinacombie]

I really do love to grow up but I do not want to get too old. When you get old, your body starts getting weaker and I am not enjoying my body to get old. I never want to look like a 40 year old. I rather look younger and sexier.