Why do the parentals treat their kids like idots?

[ShatteredWings]

Really... I'm more than well aware that he's not exactly quitting.

I'm not stupid enough to actually think that the heat was this low last year... And no, it's not because it's cold outside, it was just as cold last year.

Why must parents try to insist that everything's alright, when it's so blindingly obvious that it's not... I'm NOT six.

"Let's insult the intelligence of your fourteen year old! Yes, let's!"


And I will shut up now :)


Edit: yes i refer to the combination of both parents as the 'parentals'. Do not ask..

[BuryYourFlame]

ok...i think im missing a bit of info here but now to try and answer your question above,

Why do the parentals treat their kids like idots?

I think that the main reason is that in their mind they dont really want you to grow up, so for them i suppose they think that you are still their little 6 year old, thus an idiot.

Another thing, adults have always known to be a bit idealistic of themselves, so in their minds a 14 year old "can't possibaly have the wealth of knowledge that adults have."

hope that answered your question,

Dec

[ShatteredWings]

They actually think I don't know what's really going on.
I'm not that stupid, and I'm not deaf.

[byee]

Let me see if I translated Gwynspeak accurately here: Your folks are turning down the heat in the house b/c they're having financial difficulties? Did Sam translate this correctly?

If I did, then it's not so much they think you're an 'idiot', something knowing you is not only inaccurate, but would represent a near death wish on their part!

But, I digress.

Maybe, Gwyn, it's not so much meant to insult your IQ, but rather to protect you from worry? Maybe they don't want you to realize the money problems they might be having? Maybe b/c it's an adult issue, and why upset you with it?

Parental units are imperfect creatures, you know. They live with us, afterall! And, as we get older, we come to realize they're not as infalliable as we once thought. They make mistakes, they sometimes get it wrong. If it's about money, esp. with what's going on these days, consider cutting them a break. Or, maybe bring it up and be supportive and see how you might pitch in.

Welcome to adulthood.

[rsc4life]

It's interesting. Some parents are just difficult. My parents, luckily are not. But some are just that way. My cousin has parents who yell at him for having fun. "Sam (not his name) why are you playing with those cars?" "Why are you screaming? Stop Screaming" "Sam stop playing around with that."

Plus I have dealt with parents, while refereeing, who not only try to play stupid "mind games" with me, but they verbally humiliate their children, and laugh about it with other people.

I think a lot of parents need to realize that kids are intelligent, that kids are sentient beings, and that most of them really do not know what they are talking about.

I heard a parent mock a kid by pointing out some pointless fact, and then, 10 minutes later, the same parent was having a SERIOUS conversation with other adults about draining the ocean.

A lot of parents have a lot to learn. How to not be patronizing and how to full respect their children.

[Viral Death]

Some times I think that they think that they are right and thats why you think they treat you like a IDIOT!!!

[Trickster]

I think they are trying to use up all the last of ur "naive ness" left to keep from hurting you. I dont think they do it to be mean just to be safe. Parents do a hard job, they gotta be fair, yet strict, fun, yet mean, scary yet angelic.
If i ever catch them trying to play me for a fool i call them on it, and they realize"My kid is smart".
I think they are just trying to be good parents. You know how they say ignorance is bliss? well they might believe it.
Protection comes at a cost. Money, favors, trust and sometimes pain.